N1068M V

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N1068M is a 1971 Cessna 172L (serial 17259988), registered to Wolfenden Allen K (co-owner) in Rocklin, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 1971 (55 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 99% of registered Cessna 172Ls. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A01E7A. It is one of 860 Cessna 172L aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner

Wolfenden Allen K

Owner type

Co-Owner

Based in

Rocklin, CA

Serial number

17259988

Year built

1971 · 55 yrs old

Airworthiness class

Standard – Utility

FAA status

V

Mode-S / ICAO24

A01E7A · 50017172 octal

Certificate issued

Jul 16, 2012

Airworthiness date

Aug 20, 1971

Last FAA activity

Aug 1, 2024

Registration expires

Jul 31, 2028

FAA region

4

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine

Lycoming 0-320 SERIES

Engine type

Reciprocating (Piston)

Rated power

180 hp

Power per seat

45 hp

FAA engine code

41508

843 of the 855 registered Cessna 172L carry this engine (99%), across 8 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

Runway requirement (estimate)

A Cessna 172L needs roughly 1,450 ft of runway for takeoff at sea level (takeoff distance ~1,247 ft plus a 15% safety margin). Check it against a destination airport →

Planning estimate for takeoff only — excludes landing distance, wind, density altitude, and contamination. Verify against the aircraft's POH/AFM.

Community facts about N1068M

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