N7874G - 1970 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1970 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N7874G is a 1970 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to La Porta John R in Des Moines, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 13, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on July 1, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N7874G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAAD72 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7874G was last tracked by AviatorDB near King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7874G was last updated on May 26, 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 N7874G. 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 13, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 1, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
LA PORTA JOHN R
Address
20718 7TH AVE S
City
DES MOINES
State / Zip Code
Washington98198-3407
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)
52526562
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAAD72

Additional Details

Registration
N7874G
Serial Number
17259574
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00005000

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 23:20:10)
Airport
Latitude
47.514147
Longitude
-122.288818

Data Source

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

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