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N6278G

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Exterior view of a 1982 CESSNA 172P SKYHAWK, N55121.8 photos
1982 Cessna 172P Skyhawk
N5512111,636 hrSturgis, USA
$149,900Listed today
Originally listed on external source
Exterior view of a 1979 CESSNA 172N SKYHAWK, N8295E.22 photos
1979 Cessna 172N Skyhawk
N8295E3,440 hrPort Clinton, USA
$210,000Listed 3d ago
Originally listed on external source
Exterior view of a 1974 Cessna 172M Skyhawk.4 photos
1974 Cessna 172M Skyhawk
9,140 hr
$124,900Listed 6d ago
Originally listed on external source

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

(278 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
75
Last 90 days
278
Last seen
31 Oct 2026
Tracked since
20 Aug 2026

Frequent routes: KCPM → KCPM (76) · KEMT → KCPM (12) · KCPM → KEMT (11)

  • KCPM → KCPM31 Oct 2026 · 0h 05m
  • KCPM → KCPM31 Oct 2026 · 1h 06m
  • KCPM → KCPM31 Oct 2026 · 0h 09m
  • KCPM → KCPM31 Oct 2026 · 0h 10m
  • KEMT → KCPM31 Oct 2026 · 0h 13m
  • KCPM → …31 Oct 2026 · 0h 12m
  • KCPM → KCPM30 Oct 2026 · 0h 37m
  • KCPM → KCPM30 Oct 2026 · 0h 13m
  • KCPM → KCPM30 Oct 2026 · 0h 05m
  • KCPM → KCPM29 Oct 2026 · 2h 01m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

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?
29,936Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • N6278GUSACTIVE
    AVILA SARAH
    2019 – present

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N6278G — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N6278G?

N6278G is a Cessna 172. Sprinkle's record for N6278G covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N6278G currently active?

Registry records list N6278G's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N6278G?

N6278G carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17273586, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N6278G?

N6278G's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A833B5 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.