N7146Q - 1972 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1972 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N7146Q is a 1972 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pressley Aviation LLC in New London, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 22, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on April 19, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N7146Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A98E22 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7146Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.4338, -80.1342 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7146Q was last updated on December 19, 2024. 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 N7146Q. 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
1972
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 22, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 19, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
PRESSLEY AVIATION LLC
Address
38512 AVIATION DR
City
NEW LONDON
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28127-6652
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52307042
Mode S Code (Hex)
A98E22

Additional Details

Registration
N7146Q
Serial Number
17260446
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
December 19, 2024
Last Update Date
December 19, 2024
Unique ID
00681157

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 15:23:58)
Airport
Latitude
35.404094
Longitude
-79.776754

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC