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N78239

Built 1968 · registered US

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Cessna 172
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
580 nm
Cruise speed
114 kt
Max speed
122 kt
Service ceiling
15,000 ft
Takeoff distance
514 m
Landing distance
395 m
Weights
MTOW
1,100 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
200 L
Dimensions
Length
8.3 m
Wingspan
10.9 m
Height
2.6 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4
How common is this aircraft?
29,920Cessna 172 registered worldwide

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N78239USACTIVE
    DRACO FLIGHT SCHOOL DBA
    2025 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N78239 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N78239?

N78239 is a Cessna 172, built in 1968. Sprinkle's record for N78239 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N78239 currently active?

Registry records list N78239's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N78239?

N78239 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17257540, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N78239?

N78239's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is AA9AD7 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.