N7820X - 1961 Cessna 172B Aircraft Registration

C172

1961 CESSNA 172B

Aircraft Description

N7820X is a 1961 Cessna 172B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to William Lawton Widick in Boise, ID. The registration certificate was issued on November 10, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N7820X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9A62 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7820X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.6322, -116.6149 on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7820X was last updated on November 10, 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 N7820X. 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
1961
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 10, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WILLIAM LAWTON WIDICK
Address
11088 W PECONIC DR
City
BOISE
State / Zip Code
Idaho83709-3317
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)
52515142
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9A62

Additional Details

Registration
N7820X
Serial Number
17248320
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2030
Last Action Date
November 10, 2023
Last Update Date
November 10, 2023
Unique ID
00301008

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 01:50:29)
Airport
Latitude
43.649002
Longitude
-116.621789

Data Source

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

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