N7866N - 1967 Cessna R172E Aircraft Registration

C172

1967 CESSNA R172E

Aircraft Description

N7866N is a 1967 Cessna R172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to United States Air Force in Colorado Springs, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 28, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on October 25, 1967. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N7866N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAAA07 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7866N was last tracked by AviatorDB near City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS) on January 29, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7866N was last updated on June 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 N7866N. 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
1967
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
R172E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 28, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 25, 1967

Registered Owner

Name
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Address
325 W HAMILTON AVE # 133
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Colorado80914-2309
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
United States Air Force
ICAO Code
AIO

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52525007
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAAA07

Additional Details

Registration
N7866N
Serial Number
R172-0257
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00855030

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 17:17:31)
Airport
Latitude
38.824562
Longitude
-104.712052

Data Source

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

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