N734FD - 1977 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1977 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N734FD is a 1977 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jays Aircraft Maintenance INC in Costa Mesa, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 18, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on March 6, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N734FD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9DA68 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N734FD was last tracked by AviatorDB near John Wayne Orange County International Airport (KSNA) on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N734FD was last updated on March 6, 2025. 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 N734FD. 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
March 18, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 6, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
JAYS AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE INC
Address
2980 AIRWAY AVE
City
COSTA MESA
State / Zip Code
California92626-6018
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)
52355150
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9DA68

Additional Details

Registration
N734FD
Serial Number
17268813
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 6, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00091907

Last Known Position

Date
March 18, 2026 (UTC 19:23:22)
Airport
Latitude
33.671551
Longitude
-117.872973

Data Source

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

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