N7042A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N7042A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Guilbert Gerald L Jr in Fairfax, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 19, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 11, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N7042A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A96609 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7042A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.5644, -77.7020 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7042A was last updated on June 26, 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 N7042A. 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
1956
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 19, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 11, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
GUILBERT GERALD L JR
Address
4380 MAJESTIC LN
City
FAIRFAX
State / Zip Code
Virginia22033-3502
Country
United States

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)
52263011
Mode S Code (Hex)
A96609

Additional Details

Registration
N7042A
Serial Number
29142
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00670757

Last Known Position

Date
May 28, 2026 (UTC 18:26:12)
Airport
Latitude
38.587709
Longitude
-77.748779

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC