N7987U - 1964 Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

1964 CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N7987U is a 1964 Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Frick Gary A Trustee in Marion, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 5, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on August 22, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N7987U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAD91D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7987U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.4899, -85.6797 on August 30, 2024. The FAA registry record for N7987U was last updated on August 22, 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 N7987U. 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
October 5, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 22, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
FRICK GARY A TRUSTEE
Address
2211 W LANTERN LN
City
MARION
State / Zip Code
Indiana46952-9341
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)
52554435
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAD91D

Additional Details

Registration
N7987U
Serial Number
17251987
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2031
Last Action Date
August 22, 2024
Last Update Date
August 22, 2024
Unique ID
00045260

Last Known Position

Date
August 30, 2024 (UTC 14:03:50)
Airport
Latitude
40.489899
Longitude
-85.679703

Data Source

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

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