N84578
1969 Cessna 172 Skyhawk
N84578 on the FAA register
Timeline
- 2027-09-30Registration expires (renewal due).
- 2017-09-28Certificate of registration issued as N84578 to the current registrant.
- 1985-02-17Accident at Spanaway, WA; damage: substantial.
- 1969-08-19Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal, utility)).
- 1959-07-16N84578 previously assigned to a Aeronca 7BCM/CONV (s/n 7AC-3287); cancelled.
About N84578
N84578 is a 1969 Cessna 172 Skyhawk (FAA model 172K), serial number 17258532. The FAA register lists San Juan Skyhawks Inc as the registrant in Friday Harbor, Washington. The current certificate of registration was issued on September 28, 2017 and expires on September 30, 2027.
The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 124 knots and a range of about 517 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal, utility), dated August 19, 1969.
N84578 has 1 accident/incident record on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.
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Accident & incident history
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