N736XN - 1978 Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA R172K

Aircraft Description

N736XN is a 1978 Cessna R172K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 16, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on December 23, 2019. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N736XN is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9E36F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N736XN was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.0953, -109.1293 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N736XN was last updated on February 10, 2026. 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 N736XN. 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
1978
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 16, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 23, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
COLORADO NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Address
500 KENNEDY DR
City
RANGELY
State / Zip Code
Colorado81648-3502
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52361557
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9E36F

Additional Details

Registration
N736XN
Serial Number
R1722871
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
February 10, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00152097

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 19:37:10)
Airport
Latitude
40.095291
Longitude
-109.129333

Data Source

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

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