N7497T - 1959 Cessna 172A Aircraft Registration

C172

1959 CESSNA 172A

Aircraft Description

N7497T is a 1959 Cessna 172A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Leffler Greg L in Zion Crossroads, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 10, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on June 20, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine producing 180 horsepower, N7497T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA1758 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7497T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.0687, -77.3054 on March 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7497T was last updated on June 20, 2025. 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 N7497T. 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
November 10, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 20, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
LEFFLER GREG L
Address
4 FOREST CT
City
ZION CROSSROADS
State / Zip Code
Virginia22942-6991
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360-A1A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52413530
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA1758

Additional Details

Registration
N7497T
Serial Number
47097
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2032
Last Action Date
June 20, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00412637

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2026 (UTC 17:31:29)
Airport
Latitude
37.876716
Longitude
-78.396348

Data Source

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

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