N7978E - 1959 Cessna 150 Aircraft Registration

C150

1959 CESSNA 150

Aircraft Description

N7978E is a 1959 Cessna 150, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Salyer Spencer in Modesto, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 27, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on November 22, 2024. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N7978E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAD57B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7978E was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.6258, -120.9540 on January 27, 2025. The FAA registry record for N7978E was last updated on November 22, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna A150 Aerobat was a specialized aerobatic trainer variant of the popular Cessna 150, designed to democratize aerobatic instruction for civilian pilots. First flown in prototype form on September 12, 1957, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants and featured structural reinforcements for +6/-3G aerobatic maneuvers. With a wingspan of 32 feet 9 inches and powered by a 100-horsepower Continental O-200 engine, the aircraft served flight schools worldwide from 1969 to 1977. The A150 Aerobat was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company of Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C150.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N7978E. 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
1959
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
150
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C150A150 Aerobat
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 27, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 22, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SALYER SPENCER
Address
1410 OAKWOOD DR
City
MODESTO
State / Zip Code
California95350-4851
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52552573
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAD57B

Additional Details

Registration
N7978E
Serial Number
17778
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2031
Last Action Date
November 22, 2024
Last Update Date
November 22, 2024
Unique ID
00865290

Last Known Position

Date
January 27, 2025 (UTC 19:56:55)
Airport
Latitude
37.625801
Longitude
-120.954002

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC