N7315K - 1976 Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1976 CESSNA R172K

Aircraft Description

N7315K is a 1976 Cessna R172K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Little James R Jr in Jackson, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 22, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on March 30, 2018. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N7315K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9D1D3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7315K 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 N7315K. 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
1976
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
R172K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
76 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 22, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 30, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
LITTLE JAMES R JR
Address
4405 MELODY RANCH DR
City
JACKSON
State / Zip Code
Wyoming83001-8971
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52350723
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9D1D3

Additional Details

Registration
N7315K
Serial Number
R1722053
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
00911727

Last Known Position

Date
April 18, 2026 (UTC 19:41:16)
Airport
Latitude
43.738804
Longitude
-111.109192

Data Source

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

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