N734BQ - Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N734BQ is a Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tri State Aviation INC in Wahpeton, ND. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 28, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on October 25, 2016. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N734BQ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9DA0F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N734BQ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.7806, -96.0250 on March 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N734BQ was last updated on September 9, 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 N734BQ. 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
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
February 28, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 25, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
TRI STATE AVIATION INC
Address
1251 PEGASUS RD
City
WAHPETON
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58075-4868
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)
52355017
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9DA0F

Additional Details

Registration
N734BQ
Serial Number
17268729
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00871887

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 23:49:58)
Airport
Latitude
46.470291
Longitude
-97.730289

Data Source

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

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