N73015 - 1976 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1976 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N73015 is a 1976 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Alameda Flying Club INC in Richmond, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 11, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on July 14, 1978. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N73015 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9CDA4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N73015 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N73015 was last updated on April 21, 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 N73015. 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
1976
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 11, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 14, 1978

Registered Owner

Name
ALAMEDA FLYING CLUB INC
Address
1220 S 59TH ST
City
RICHMOND
State / Zip Code
California94804-5002
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52346644
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9CDA4

Additional Details

Registration
N73015
Serial Number
17267238
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00681687

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 02:50:02)
Airport
Latitude
37.663284
Longitude
-122.125908

Data Source

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

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