N7840X - 1961 Cessna 172B Aircraft Registration

C172

1961 CESSNA 172B

Aircraft Description

N7840X is a 1961 Cessna 172B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Shaw Christopher S in Porterville, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 29, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on March 10, 2014. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N7840X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAA1D0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7840X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.0296, -119.0630 on July 28, 2025. The FAA registry record for N7840X was last updated on January 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 N7840X. 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
September 29, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 10, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
SHAW CHRISTOPHER S
Address
738 MELINDA AVE
City
PORTERVILLE
State / Zip Code
California93257-8890
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52520720
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAA1D0

Additional Details

Registration
N7840X
Serial Number
48340
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00514920

Last Known Position

Date
April 17, 2026 (UTC 06:10:15)
Airport
Latitude
36.214233
Longitude
-119.29739

Data Source

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

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