N1731F - 1966 Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

1966 CESSNA 172H

Aircraft Description

N1731F is a 1966 Cessna 172H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hostetler Robert J in Windyville, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 1, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on March 17, 2021. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N1731F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A126D3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1731F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.6698, -93.0751 on March 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1731F was last updated on April 28, 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 N1731F. 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
1966
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172H
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 1, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 17, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
HOSTETLER ROBERT J
Address
113 PEACEMAKER TRL
City
WINDYVILLE
State / Zip Code
Missouri65783-9101
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)
50223323
Mode S Code (Hex)
A126D3

Additional Details

Registration
N1731F
Serial Number
17255126
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00402350

Last Known Position

Date
April 25, 2026 (UTC 22:42:28)
Airport
Latitude
37.665482
Longitude
-93.078509

Data Source

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

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