N7138T - 1959 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1959 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N7138T is a 1959 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hudson Thomas C in Bessemer, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 3, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on December 17, 1997. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N7138T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A98AB4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7138T was last updated on July 7, 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 N7138T. 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
1959
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
September 3, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 17, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
HUDSON THOMAS C
Address
3100 MORGAN RD
City
BESSEMER
State / Zip Code
Alabama35023-6454
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)
52305264
Mode S Code (Hex)
A98AB4

Additional Details

Registration
N7138T
Serial Number
46738
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00661077

Data Source

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

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