N7770A - Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N7770A is a Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sampson Zachary J in New Braunfels, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 20, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on November 8, 2024. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N7770A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8561 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7770A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.6394, -77.7684 on March 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7770A was last updated on November 10, 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 N7770A. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172F
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 20, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 8, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SAMPSON ZACHARY J
Address
2272 STRATFORD GRACE
City
NEW BRAUNFELS
State / Zip Code
Texas78130-8956
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)
52502541
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8561

Additional Details

Registration
N7770A
Serial Number
17252309
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2031
Last Action Date
November 10, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00583121

Last Known Position

Date
May 18, 2026 (UTC 00:43:17)
Airport
Latitude
39.592911
Longitude
-77.731384

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC