N7715U - 1964 Cessna 172E Aircraft Registration

C172

1964 CESSNA 172E

Aircraft Description

N7715U is a 1964 Cessna 172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fenton Dale R in New Bern, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 6, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on August 5, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N7715U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA6FD8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7715U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.0874, -77.0324 on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7715U was last updated on August 5, 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 N7715U. 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
July 6, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 5, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
FENTON DALE R
Address
303 MELLEN CT
City
NEW BERN
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28562-8990
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)
52467730
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA6FD8

Additional Details

Registration
N7715U
Serial Number
17251715
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 5, 2023
Last Update Date
August 5, 2023
Unique ID
00203507

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 14:57:45)
Airport
Latitude
35.088144
Longitude
-77.031784

Data Source

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

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