N733EL - 1976 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1976 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N733EL is a 1976 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nc 86 Flying Club INC in Mooresville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 4, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on April 25, 2000. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N733EL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9D69F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N733EL was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.6310, -80.9019 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N733EL was last updated on September 30, 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 N733EL. 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
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 4, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 25, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
NC 86 FLYING CLUB INC
Address
241 PATTERNOTE ROADTE 421
City
MOORESVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28117
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52353237
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9D69F

Additional Details

Registration
N733EL
Serial Number
17268237
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00881797

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 16:59:02)
Airport
Latitude
35.631036
Longitude
-80.901918

Data Source

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

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