N738AY - 1977 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1977 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N738AY is a 1977 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Scs Construction LLC in Cape May Ch, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 3, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on February 2, 2024. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N738AY is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9E8DA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N738AY was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.6626, -74.3043 on March 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N738AY was last updated on July 30, 2024. 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 N738AY. 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 3, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 2, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SCS CONSTRUCTION LLC
Address
2334 ROUTE 9 N
City
CAPE MAY CH
State / Zip Code
New Jersey08210-1167
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)
52364332
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9E8DA

Additional Details

Registration
N738AY
Serial Number
17269836
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2031
Last Action Date
July 30, 2024
Last Update Date
July 30, 2024
Unique ID
00662207

Last Known Position

Date
March 8, 2026 (UTC 16:59:32)
Airport
Latitude
39.662646
Longitude
-74.30426

Data Source

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

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