N721SA - 1997 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C172

1997 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N721SA is a 1997 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Bridgewater, MA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 21, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on November 15, 2018. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N721SA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A8D4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N721SA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.6656, -70.9392 on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N721SA was last updated on June 23, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N721SA. 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
1997
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 21, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 15, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Address
131 SUMMER ST
City
BRIDGEWATER
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts02325-0001
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52324324
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A8D4

Additional Details

Registration
N721SA
Serial Number
17280239
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00686701

Last Known Position

Date
June 3, 2026 (UTC 16:28:29)
Airport
Latitude
41.670227
Longitude
-70.93716

Data Source

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

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