N7821T - 1960 Cessna 172A Aircraft Registration

C172

1960 CESSNA 172A

Aircraft Description

N7821T is a 1960 Cessna 172A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cameron Michael Shelley in Reno, NV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 26, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on December 29, 2016. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300-C engine producing 145 horsepower, N7821T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9A81 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7821T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.1986, -119.7692 on March 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7821T was last updated on September 22, 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 N7821T. 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 26, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 29, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
CAMERON MICHAEL SHELLEY
Address
5041 W ALBUQUERQUE RD
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
Nevada89511-5614
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300-C
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52515201
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9A81

Additional Details

Registration
N7821T
Serial Number
47421
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00694890

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 15:30:40)
Airport
Latitude
39.173355
Longitude
-119.722496

Data Source

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

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