N7294A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N7294A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Piston Aviation LLC in Saint Charles, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 27, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 23, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N7294A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9C7E0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7294A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.9390, -90.4120 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7294A was last updated on August 23, 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 N7294A. 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
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 23, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
PISTON AVIATION LLC
Address
519 DEEPWATER CT
City
SAINT CHARLES
State / Zip Code
Missouri63303-6418
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)
52343740
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9C7E0

Additional Details

Registration
N7294A
Serial Number
29394
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2031
Last Action Date
August 23, 2024
Last Update Date
August 23, 2024
Unique ID
00911597

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 16:09:07)
Airport
Latitude
38.939038
Longitude
-90.412048

Data Source

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

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