N7979T - 1960 Cessna 175A Aircraft Registration

C175

1960 CESSNA 175A

Aircraft Description

N7979T is a 1960 Cessna 175A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ivy James H III in Seligman, AZ. The registration certificate was issued on July 8, 2009. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor GO-300 SERIES engine producing 175 horsepower, N7979T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAD5AB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7979T was last updated on April 14, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 175 Skylark was a four-seat general aviation aircraft designed to bridge the gap between Cessna's popular 172 and higher-performance 182 models. First flown on April 26, 1956, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated four occupants and featured an unusual geared Continental GO-300 engine producing 175 horsepower. Measuring over 26 feet in length with a 36-foot wingspan, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1958 to 1962. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C175.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N7979T. 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
1960
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
175A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C175175 Skylark
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 8, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
IVY JAMES H III
Address
PO BOX 824
City
SELIGMAN
State / Zip Code
Arizona86337-0824
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GO-300 SERIES
Horsepower
175 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52552653
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAD5AB

Additional Details

Registration
N7979T
Serial Number
56679
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00095310

Data Source

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

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