N7952B - 1957 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1957 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N7952B is a 1957 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sturgeon Jeffrey C in Wichita, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 7, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on October 16, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N7952B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AACD38 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7952B was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.5485, -95.1958 on February 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7952B was last updated on October 16, 2024. 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 N7952B. 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
1957
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 7, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 16, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
STURGEON JEFFREY C
Address
447 S COUNTRY VIEW LN
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
Kansas67235-9237
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)
52546470
Mode S Code (Hex)
AACD38

Additional Details

Registration
N7952B
Serial Number
29752
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
October 16, 2024
Last Update Date
October 16, 2024
Unique ID
00585260

Last Known Position

Date
February 20, 2026 (UTC 17:30:37)
Airport
Latitude
36.548488
Longitude
-95.195832

Data Source

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

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