N738GB - 1977 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1977 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N738GB is a 1977 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Flying Grass Hopper LLC in Barrington, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 19, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on May 21, 2026. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N738GB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9E95B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N738GB was last tracked by AviatorDB near Dupage Airport (KDPA) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N738GB was last updated on May 21, 2026. 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 80,402 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 N738GB. 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
January 19, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 21, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
FLYING GRASS HOPPER LLC
Address
PO BOX 182
City
BARRINGTON
State / Zip Code
Illinois60011-0182
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)
52364533
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9E95B

Additional Details

Registration
N738GB
Serial Number
17269957
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 21, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00512227

Last Known Position

Date
June 28, 2026 (UTC 20:53:42)
Airport
Latitude
42.147903
Longitude
-88.410228

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC