N7884T - 1960 Cessna 172A Aircraft Registration

C172

1960 CESSNA 172A

Aircraft Description

N7884T is a 1960 Cessna 172A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hyde Russell M in Rutherfordton, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 14, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on March 8, 2026. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N7884T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAB134 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7884T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.6494, -81.6850 on April 16, 2024. The FAA registry record for N7884T was last updated on March 8, 2026. 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 N7884T. 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
1960
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 14, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 8, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
HYDE RUSSELL M
Address
622 AIRPORT RD
City
RUTHERFORDTON
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28139-8236
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)
52530464
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB134

Additional Details

Registration
N7884T
Serial Number
47484
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2033
Last Action Date
March 8, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00855020

Last Known Position

Date
April 16, 2024 (UTC 21:45:06)
Airport
Latitude
33.649399
Longitude
-81.684998

Data Source

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

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