N736DD - Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA R172K

Aircraft Description

N736DD is a Cessna R172K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Laforge John W in Midland, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 11, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on April 15, 2015. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9E1A4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N736DD was last updated on May 5, 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 N736DD. 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
R172K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
76 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 11, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 15, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
LAFORGE JOHN W
Address
505 W CUTHBERT
City
MIDLAND
State / Zip Code
Texas79701
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52360644
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9E1A4

Additional Details

Registration
N736DD
Serial Number
R1722437
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00722057

Data Source

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

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