Single-engine piston

N78130

1968 Cessna 172K

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1968
Serial
17257493
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O&VO-360 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Anchorage, AK
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Registration record

N78130 on the FAA register

Type
1968 Cessna 172K
Serial
17257493
Engines
Lycoming O&VO-360 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Anchorage, AK
Certificate issued
1983-05-31
Airworthiness date
1993-07-21
Registration expires
2027-09-30
Airworthiness class
Restricted
Mode S (hex)
AA9717
Mode S (octal)
52513427
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
418 nm
Cruise (type)
92 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2027-09-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 1993-07-21
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (restricted category).
  • 1983-05-31
    Certificate of registration issued as N78130 to the current registrant.
  • 1973-06-27
    Accident at St.Ignace,Mich, 22; damage: substantial.
  • 1971-08-15
    Accident at St Ignace,Mich, 22; damage: substantial.
  • 1968
    Manufactured (1968).
  • 1949-02-28
    N78130 previously assigned to a Globe SWIFT (s/n 2130); cancelled.
Overview

About N78130

N78130 is a 1968 Cessna 172K, serial number 17257493. It is registered to an individual in Anchorage, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on May 31, 1983 and expires on September 30, 2027.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O&VO-360 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 92 knots and a range of about 418 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is restricted category, dated July 21, 1993.

N78130 has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
92 kt
Range
418 nm
Fuel burn
8 gph

Published figures for the Cessna 172K type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

1973-06-27 Accident · St.Ignace,Mich, 22 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 2121
Reported aircraft: Cessna 172K
Probable cause: ED TO KICK THEM OUT OF WAY.SKIDDED,CAUGHT WG TIP.
1971-08-15 Accident · St Ignace,Mich, 22 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 1170
Reported aircraft: Cessna 172K
Probable cause: IRECTION DUE POPULATED AREA.LOCAL SIGHT SEEING FLT

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.