N7981T - 1960 Cessna 175B Aircraft Registration

C175

1960 CESSNA 175B

Aircraft Description

N7981T is a 1960 Cessna 175B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ashmore Rod L in Bonita Springs, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 9, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on August 3, 2022. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor GO-300 SERIES engine producing 175 horsepower, N7981T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAD84A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7981T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.1526, -81.7753 on July 26, 2025. The FAA registry record for N7981T was last updated on August 25, 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 N7981T. 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
175B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C175175 Skylark
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 9, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 3, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
ASHMORE ROD L
Address
PO BOX 2554
City
BONITA SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Florida34133-2554
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)
52554112
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAD84A

Additional Details

Registration
N7981T
Serial Number
56681
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00265270

Last Known Position

Date
July 26, 2025 (UTC 15:01:30)
Airport
Latitude
26.152599
Longitude
-81.775299

Data Source

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

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