N7882X - 1961 Cessna 172B Aircraft Registration

C172

1961 CESSNA 172B

Aircraft Description

N7882X is a 1961 Cessna 172B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Defenbau James in Sierraville, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 18, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on April 17, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N7882X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAB0F2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7882X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.4878, -121.6220 on March 26, 2025. The FAA registry record for N7882X was last updated on April 17, 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 N7882X. 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
March 18, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 17, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
DEFENBAU JAMES
Address
PO BOX 185
City
SIERRAVILLE
State / Zip Code
California96126
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52530362
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB0F2

Additional Details

Registration
N7882X
Serial Number
17248382
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00575020

Last Known Position

Date
March 26, 2025 (UTC 00:34:20)
Airport
Latitude
39.487801
Longitude
-121.622002

Data Source

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

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