N7290A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N7290A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ripp Fred G in Eagle River, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 27, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 2, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N7290A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9C754 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7290A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 60.5709, -151.2452 on July 14, 2025. The FAA registry record for N7290A was last updated on January 2, 2024. 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 N7290A. 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 27, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 2, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
RIPP FRED G
Address
9450 EAGLE RIVER LN
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99577-6808
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)
52343524
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9C754

Additional Details

Registration
N7290A
Serial Number
29390
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 2, 2024
Last Update Date
January 2, 2024
Unique ID
00011637

Last Known Position

Date
July 14, 2025 (UTC 09:23:37)
Airport
Latitude
60.570946
Longitude
-151.245174

Data Source

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

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