N734DZ - 1977 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1977 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N734DZ is a 1977 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blotsky Jim Darin in Fargo, ND. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 14, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on July 3, 2018. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N734DZ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9DA4A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N734DZ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.8463, -96.7772 on February 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N734DZ was last updated on May 26, 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 N734DZ. 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
1977
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
June 14, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 3, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
BLOTSKY JIM DARIN
Address
7606 40TH AVE N
City
FARGO
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58102-6604
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)
52355112
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9DA4A

Additional Details

Registration
N734DZ
Serial Number
17268786
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00561917

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2026 (UTC 15:40:07)
Airport
Latitude
46.894638
Longitude
-96.809669

Data Source

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

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