N5878E is a 1978 Cessna 172N. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-235 series rated at 115 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Casper, WY. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Dec 1978. It has been registered to its current owner since Jan 2026.
- 48 years old
- 1 of 3,294 Cessna 172N
- No NTSB events on record
2026
FAA record · Jan 2026 · Registration
Registered to current owner
1978
FAA record · Dec 1978 · Airworthiness
Airworthiness certificate issued — Standard
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About the Cessna 172N
About the modelA late-1970s Skyhawk variant, four-seat and high-wing. Widely used for primary training; the type is common enough that parts and instruction are available almost anywhere.
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