N737DS - 1977 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1977 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N737DS is a 1977 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Empty Nest LLC in Glen Ellen, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 14, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on April 5, 2018. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N737DS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9E568 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N737DS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Oceano County Airport (L52) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N737DS 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 N737DS. 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
October 14, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 5, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
EMPTY NEST LLC
Address
PO BOX 1299
City
GLEN ELLEN
State / Zip Code
California95442-1299
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)
52362550
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9E568

Additional Details

Registration
N737DS
Serial Number
17269343
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
00662247

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 00:26:51)
Airport
Latitude
34.257969
Longitude
-118.411906

Data Source

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

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