N73868 - 1976 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1976 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N73868 is a 1976 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ca Aero LLC in Fairfield, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 10, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on November 18, 2025. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N73868 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9EC0E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N73868 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.8804, -74.2769 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N73868 was last updated on November 18, 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 N73868. 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 10, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 18, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
CA AERO LLC
Address
165 PASSAIC AVE STE 103
City
FAIRFIELD
State / Zip Code
New Jersey07004-3592
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)
52366016
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9EC0E

Additional Details

Registration
N73868
Serial Number
17267730
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2032
Last Action Date
November 18, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00002287

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 18:18:08)
Airport
Latitude
40.881337
Longitude
-74.276192

Data Source

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

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