N7842G - 1970 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1970 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N7842G is a 1970 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Childress Aviation LLC in Conway, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 6, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on June 15, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N7842G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAA207 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7842G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.9782, -92.5771 on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7842G was last updated on June 15, 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 N7842G. 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
November 6, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 15, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
CHILDRESS AVIATION LLC
Address
66 RICHLAND HILLS DR
City
CONWAY
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72034-9673
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)
52521007
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAA207

Additional Details

Registration
N7842G
Serial Number
17259542
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00584930

Last Known Position

Date
March 13, 2026 (UTC 20:19:37)
Airport
Latitude
34.978226
Longitude
-92.577135

Data Source

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

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