N7742T - 1960 Cessna 172A Aircraft Registration

C172

1960 CESSNA 172A

Aircraft Description

N7742T is a 1960 Cessna 172A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Helmuth Allen in Powell Butte, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 1, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on May 6, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N7742T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA7A93 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7742T was last updated on May 6, 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 N7742T. 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
1960
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
March 1, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 6, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
HELMUTH ALLEN
Address
14815 SW HIGHWAY 126
City
POWELL BUTTE
State / Zip Code
Oregon97753-1834
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)
52475223
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA7A93

Additional Details

Registration
N7742T
Serial Number
47342
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 6, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00083557

Data Source

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

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