N173RG - 1980 Cessna (textron Aviation) 172RG Aircraft Registration

N173RG is a 1980 Cessna 172RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Buchert Christine W. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 9, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on October 7, 2022. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-F1A6 engine producing 180 horsepower, N173RG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A125D0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N173RG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 49.9865, 10.6490 on May 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N173RG was last updated on September 9, 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 80,402 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 N173RG. 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.