N7942G - 1970 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1970 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N7942G is a 1970 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Flycarolina LLC in Rock Hill, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 30, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on June 23, 2006. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N7942G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAC986 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7942G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.4855, -80.6254 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7942G was last updated on March 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 N7942G. 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
December 30, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 23, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
FLYCAROLINA LLC
Address
400 AIRPORT RD
City
ROCK HILL
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29732-8222
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)
52544606
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAC986

Additional Details

Registration
N7942G
Serial Number
17259642
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00535250

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 20:45:26)
Airport
Latitude
35.534821
Longitude
-80.46032

Data Source

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

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