N7903N - 1968 Cessna R172E Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA R172E

Aircraft Description

N7903N is a 1968 Cessna R172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to United States Air Force in Usaf Academy, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 5, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on October 25, 2021. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N7903N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AABAD3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7903N was last updated on June 16, 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 N7903N. 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
1968
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
February 5, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 25, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Address
9222 AIRFIELD DR PMB 77
City
USAF ACADEMY
State / Zip Code
Colorado80840
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)
52535323
Mode S Code (Hex)
AABAD3

Additional Details

Registration
N7903N
Serial Number
R172-0294
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00985150

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC