N73808 - 1976 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1976 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N73808 is a 1976 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Delta Aviation INC in Monticello, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 1, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on June 24, 1988. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N73808 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9EB3C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N73808 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.1647, -93.8432 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N73808 was last updated on March 24, 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 N73808. 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
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
September 1, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 24, 1988

Registered Owner

Name
DELTA AVIATION INC
Address
606 W 6TH ST
City
MONTICELLO
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55362-8552
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)
52365474
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9EB3C

Additional Details

Registration
N73808
Serial Number
17267691
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00522267

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 01:39:35)
Airport
Latitude
45.151621
Longitude
-93.843406

Data Source

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

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