N7201A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N7201A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Carleson Jesse R in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 23, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 2, 2011. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300-A engine producing 145 horsepower, N7201A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A608 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7201A was last updated on January 22, 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 N7201A. 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
August 23, 1956
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 2, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
CARLESON JESSE R
Address
PO BOX 871286
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99687-1286
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300-A
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52323010
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A608

Additional Details

Registration
N7201A
Serial Number
29301
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00261337

Data Source

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

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