N737XS - 1977 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1977 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N737XS is a 1977 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, MD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 18, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on July 25, 2025. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N737XS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9E72A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N737XS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.3205, -75.4975 on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N737XS was last updated on July 25, 2025. 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 N737XS. 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
November 18, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 25, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE
Address
30665 STUDENT SERVICES CENTER LN
City
PRINCESS ANNE
State / Zip Code
Maryland21853-6057
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)
52363452
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9E72A

Additional Details

Registration
N737XS
Serial Number
17269759
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2032
Last Action Date
July 25, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00262207

Last Known Position

Date
March 11, 2026 (UTC 16:23:30)
Airport
Latitude
38.320545
Longitude
-75.49745

Data Source

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

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