N7288T - 1959 Cessna 172A Aircraft Registration

C172

1959 CESSNA 172A

Aircraft Description

N7288T is a 1959 Cessna 172A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sandusky Flight Academy LLC in Sandusky, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 27, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on July 5, 2006. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300-D engine producing 145 horsepower, N7288T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9C4C6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7288T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.8762, -82.0080 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7288T was last updated on April 28, 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 N7288T. 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
1959
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 27, 1959
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 5, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
SANDUSKY FLIGHT ACADEMY LLC
Address
1640 W WALKER RD
City
SANDUSKY
State / Zip Code
Michigan48471-9443
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300-D
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52342306
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9C4C6

Additional Details

Registration
N7288T
Serial Number
46888
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00751607

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 13:49:09)
Airport
Latitude
26.656906
Longitude
-81.704389

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC