N73577 - 1976 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1976 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N73577 is a 1976 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Benton Frederick N in Weed, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 12, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on May 31, 2001. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N73577 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9E10B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N73577 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.4441, -104.6597 on March 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N73577 was last updated on January 22, 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 N73577. 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
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 12, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 31, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
BENTON FREDERICK N
Address
16508 LAKE SHORE DR
City
WEED
State / Zip Code
California96094-9482
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52360413
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9E10B

Additional Details

Registration
N73577
Serial Number
17267554
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00212017

Last Known Position

Date
May 21, 2026 (UTC 14:59:43)
Airport
Latitude
40.4664
Longitude
-104.632385

Data Source

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

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