N7771G - 1970 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1970 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N7771G is a 1970 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Empire Aero Club INC in Sebastopol, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 10, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on July 17, 1972. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N7771G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA858A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7771G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.5090, -122.8130 on April 22, 2025. The FAA registry record for N7771G was last updated on March 24, 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 N7771G. 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
1970
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 10, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 17, 1972

Registered Owner

Name
EMPIRE AERO CLUB INC
Address
PO BOX 2373
City
SEBASTOPOL
State / Zip Code
California95473-2373
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52502612
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA858A

Additional Details

Registration
N7771G
Serial Number
17259471
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00514750

Last Known Position

Date
April 22, 2025 (UTC 23:32:00)
Airport
Latitude
38.508999
Longitude
-122.813004

Data Source

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

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