N7938G - 1970 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1970 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N7938G is a 1970 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Delaney Patrick James in Marion, TX. The registration certificate was issued on December 3, 2004. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N7938G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAC6A1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7938G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.6782, -91.9947 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7938G was last updated on July 18, 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 N7938G. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 3, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
DELANEY PATRICK JAMES
Address
800 ULLRICH RD
City
MARION
State / Zip Code
Texas78124-6598
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)
52543241
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAC6A1

Additional Details

Registration
N7938G
Serial Number
17259638
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00165180

Last Known Position

Date
May 25, 2026 (UTC 22:00:20)
Airport
Latitude
44.708405
Longitude
-92.675563

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC