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N8780B

Built 1957 · 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

Flight activity

(2 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
1
Last 90 days
2
Last seen
5 Oct 2026
Tracked since
25 Sept 2026
  • Tracked flight5 Oct 2026 · 1h 05m
  • Tracked flight25 Sept 2026 · 1h 15m

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
29,912Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • N8780BUSACTIVE
    HITE DOUGLAS T
    2021 – 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

N8780B — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N8780B?

N8780B is a Cessna 172, built in 1957. Sprinkle's record for N8780B covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N8780B currently active?

Registry records list N8780B's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N8780B?

N8780B carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 36480, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N8780B?

N8780B's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is AC1668 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.