N738FC - Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N738FC is a Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Montepiedra John Glenn R in Rch Palos Vrd, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 18, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on April 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N738FC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9E943 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N738FC was last updated on April 12, 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 N738FC. 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
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
January 18, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 12, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
MONTEPIEDRA JOHN GLENN R
Address
2141 FAIRHILL DR
City
RCH PALOS VRD
State / Zip Code
California90275-1309
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)
52364503
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9E943

Additional Details

Registration
N738FC
Serial Number
17269935
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00272237

Data Source

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

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