N2782L - 1967 Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

1967 CESSNA 172H

Aircraft Description

N2782L is a 1967 Cessna 172H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Southern Seaplane INC in Belle Chasse, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 15, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on August 3, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2782L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2C6DD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2782L was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.8486, -90.0296 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2782L was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2782L. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1967
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172H
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 15, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 3, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTHERN SEAPLANE INC
Address
1 COQUILLE RD
City
BELLE CHASSE
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70037-1131
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Southern Seaplane
ICAO Code
SSC

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50543335
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2C6DD

Additional Details

Registration
N2782L
Serial Number
17255982
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00270193

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 21:10:01)
Airport
Latitude
29.776208
Longitude
-90.061933

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC