N7712U - 1964 Cessna 172E Aircraft Registration

C172

1964 CESSNA 172E

Aircraft Description

N7712U is a 1964 Cessna 172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Golding James M in Diamond Springs, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 23, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on July 26, 2017. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N7712U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA6F6F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7712U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.7185, -120.7685 on March 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7712U was last updated on March 4, 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 N7712U. 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
1964
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 23, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 26, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
GOLDING JAMES M
Address
4632 RINGOLD RD
City
DIAMOND SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
California95619-9212
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)
52467557
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA6F6F

Additional Details

Registration
N7712U
Serial Number
17251712
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00543517

Last Known Position

Date
May 19, 2026 (UTC 18:23:12)
Airport
Latitude
38.807602
Longitude
-120.655438

Data Source

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

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