N7281A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N7281A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rhoads Dennis K in Powderly, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 26, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 18, 2022. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N7281A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9C3C0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7281A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.8140, -97.9585 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7281A was last updated on July 18, 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 N7281A. 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
September 26, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 14, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
WINDSOCK CAPITAL LLC
Address
8834 E FM 243
City
BERTRAM
State / Zip Code
Texas78605-3821
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)
52341700
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9C3C0

Additional Details

Registration
N7281A
Serial Number
29381
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 14, 2026
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00111617

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 17:38:16)
Airport
Latitude
30.814041
Longitude
-97.958464

Data Source

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

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