N7975U - 1964 Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

1964 CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N7975U is a 1964 Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Strickland Paul A in Goleta, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 29, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on October 17, 2017. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N7975U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAD520 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7975U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.4389, -119.8429 on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7975U was last updated on March 24, 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 N7975U. 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
1964
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 29, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 17, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
STRICKLAND PAUL A
Address
375 PINE AVE STE 20
City
GOLETA
State / Zip Code
California93117-3725
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)
52552440
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAD520

Additional Details

Registration
N7975U
Serial Number
17251975
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00185330

Last Known Position

Date
May 18, 2026 (UTC 18:55:33)
Airport
Latitude
34.448822
Longitude
-119.745315

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC