N7857G - 1970 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1970 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N7857G is a 1970 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to American Patrols INC in Midland, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 9, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on August 24, 2006. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N7857G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAA66D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7857G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.8653, -102.0767 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7857G was last updated on April 14, 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 N7857G. 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 9, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 24, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
AMERICAN PATROLS INC
Address
10306 S COUNTY ROAD 1210
City
MIDLAND
State / Zip Code
Texas79706-7820
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)
52523155
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAA66D

Additional Details

Registration
N7857G
Serial Number
17259557
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00234970

Last Known Position

Date
May 23, 2026 (UTC 16:41:09)
Airport
Latitude
31.864355
Longitude
-102.076441

Data Source

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

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