N1740F - 1966 Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

1966 CESSNA 172H

Aircraft Description

N1740F is a 1966 Cessna 172H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Becton Richard A in San Antonio, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 14, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on December 15, 2022. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N1740F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A12A67 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1740F was last updated on April 3, 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 N1740F. 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 14, 1966
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 15, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
BECTON RICHARD A
Address
15464 CULEBRA RD LOT 54
City
SAN ANTONIO
State / Zip Code
Texas78253-4617
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)
50225147
Mode S Code (Hex)
A12A67

Additional Details

Registration
N1740F
Serial Number
17255135
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
April 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00342380

Data Source

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

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