N7285M - 1958 Cessna 175 Aircraft Registration

C175

1958 CESSNA 175

Aircraft Description

N7285M is a 1958 Cessna 175, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lefritz Richard A in Welches, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 30, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on April 7, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor GO-300 SERIES engine producing 175 horsepower, N7285M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9C457 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7285M was last tracked by AviatorDB near Laredo International Airport (KLRD) on February 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7285M 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 175 Skylark was a four-seat general aviation aircraft designed to bridge the gap between Cessna's popular 172 and higher-performance 182 models. First flown on April 26, 1956, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated four occupants and featured an unusual geared Continental GO-300 engine producing 175 horsepower. Measuring over 26 feet in length with a 36-foot wingspan, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1958 to 1962. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C175.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N7285M. 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
1958
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
175
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C175175 Skylark
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 30, 1958
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 7, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
LEFRITZ RICHARD A
Address
PO BOX 602
City
WELCHES
State / Zip Code
Oregon97067-0602
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GO-300 SERIES
Horsepower
175 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52342127
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9C457

Additional Details

Registration
N7285M
Serial Number
55585
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00871600

Last Known Position

Date
February 10, 2026 (UTC 18:09:06)
Airport
Latitude
29.536148
Longitude
-98.457201

Data Source

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

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