N734XL - 1977 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1977 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N734XL is a 1977 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Walsh Patrick Sean in Osterville, MA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 31, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on December 2, 2009. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N734XL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9DBFF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N734XL was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.7417, -70.3884 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N734XL was last updated on July 7, 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 N734XL. 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
May 31, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 2, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
WALSH PATRICK SEAN
Address
170 ACORN DR
City
OSTERVILLE
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts02655-1370
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)
52355777
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9DBFF

Additional Details

Registration
N734XL
Serial Number
17269196
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00081977

Last Known Position

Date
June 5, 2026 (UTC 20:09:20)
Airport
Latitude
41.6693
Longitude
-70.280403

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC