N7246Q - 1972 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1972 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N7246Q is a 1972 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Haines Anne K in Ligonier, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 28, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on February 1, 2017. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N7246Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9B5A1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7246Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.2813, -79.3994 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7246Q was last updated on October 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 N7246Q. 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
March 28, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 1, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
HAINES ANNE K
Address
829 FORBES DR
City
LIGONIER
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania15658-8737
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)
52332641
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9B5A1

Additional Details

Registration
N7246Q
Serial Number
17260546
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
October 7, 2023
Unique ID
00851487

Last Known Position

Date
February 28, 2026 (UTC 19:50:14)
Airport
Latitude
40.281326
Longitude
-79.399353

Data Source

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

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