N7261Z - 2002 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2002 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N7261Z is a 2002 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Christiansen Aviation LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 7, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on August 22, 2022. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N7261Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9BC69 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7261Z was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.2546, -86.8629 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7261Z was last updated on August 25, 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 N7261Z. 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
2002
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 7, 2002
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 22, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
CHRISTIANSEN AVIATION LLC
Address
MAILBOXES ETC #1710
2207 CONCORD PIKE
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19803
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52336151
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9BC69

Additional Details

Registration
N7261Z
Serial Number
172S9080
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00217291

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 18:53:08)
Airport
Latitude
34.254593
Longitude
-86.862899

Data Source

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

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