N730LB - 1974 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1974 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N730LB is a 1974 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Early Bird Aviation LLC in Phoenix, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 9, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on July 20, 2022. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N730LB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9CC07 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N730LB was last tracked by AviatorDB near Marana Regional Airport (KAVQ) on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N730LB was last updated on October 18, 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 N730LB. 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
1974
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
April 9, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 20, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
EARLY BIRD AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 51711
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
Arizona85076-1711
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)
52346007
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9CC07

Additional Details

Registration
N730LB
Serial Number
17263162
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
October 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00562173

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 20:32:29)
Airport
Latitude
32.404128
Longitude
-111.210508

Data Source

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

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