N7947G - 1970 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1970 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N7947G is a 1970 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Stearman Field Aircraft Repair LLC in Benton, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 4, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on December 8, 2016. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N7947G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AACA35 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7947G was last tracked by AviatorDB near Colonel James Jabara Airport (KAAO) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7947G was last updated on September 22, 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 N7947G. 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
May 4, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 8, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
STEARMAN FIELD AIRCRAFT REPAIR LLC
Address
14918 SW 35TH ST
City
BENTON
State / Zip Code
Kansas67017-9136
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)
52545065
Mode S Code (Hex)
AACA35

Additional Details

Registration
N7947G
Serial Number
17259647
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00525200

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 14:51:21)
Airport
Latitude
37.749184
Longitude
-97.220881

Data Source

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

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