N733MS - 1976 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1976 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N733MS is a 1976 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Northgate Aviation INC in Chico, CA. The registration certificate was issued on December 28, 2018. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N733MS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9D754 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N733MS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.8047, -121.8651 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N733MS was last updated on July 1, 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 N733MS. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 28, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
NORTHGATE AVIATION INC
Address
109 CONVAIR AVE
City
CHICO
State / Zip Code
California95973-9016
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)
52353524
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9D754

Additional Details

Registration
N733MS
Serial Number
17268402
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00671827

Last Known Position

Date
May 26, 2026 (UTC 20:12:23)
Airport
Latitude
39.776093
Longitude
-121.841364

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC