N738EW - 1977 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1977 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N738EW is a 1977 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wasowski Walter J in Riverside, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 9, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on May 29, 1996. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N738EW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9E93C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N738EW was last tracked by AviatorDB near Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL) on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N738EW was last updated on January 22, 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 N738EW. 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 9, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 29, 1996

Registered Owner

Name
WASOWSKI WALTER J
Address
3029 MESQUITE DR
City
RIVERSIDE
State / Zip Code
California92503-5660
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)
52364474
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9E93C

Additional Details

Registration
N738EW
Serial Number
17269929
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00302237

Last Known Position

Date
March 11, 2026 (UTC 22:17:17)
Airport
Latitude
33.950203
Longitude
-117.44204

Data Source

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

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