N738FF - 1977 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1977 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N738FF is a 1977 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ted Kingston INC in Strathmere, NJ. The registration certificate was issued on April 19, 1988. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N738FF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9E946 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N738FF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.0085, -74.9083 on July 2, 2025. The FAA registry record for N738FF 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 N738FF. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 19, 1988

Registered Owner

Name
TED KINGSTON INC
Address
FIVE E WILLARD ROAD
City
STRATHMERE
State / Zip Code
New Jersey08248
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)
52364506
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9E946

Additional Details

Registration
N738FF
Serial Number
17269938
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
00262237

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 12:46:16)
Airport
Latitude
39.896432
Longitude
-74.083496

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC