N738KF - 1977 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1977 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N738KF is a 1977 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Shouling & Philip Enterprise in Lancaster, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 6, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on January 3, 2012. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N738KF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9E9AA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N738KF was last tracked by AviatorDB near General William J Fox Airfield (KWJF) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N738KF was last updated on April 14, 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 N738KF. 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
December 6, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 3, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
SHOULING & PHILIP ENTERPRISE
Address
PO BOX 2087
City
LANCASTER
State / Zip Code
California93539-2087
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)
52364652
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9E9AA

Additional Details

Registration
N738KF
Serial Number
17270032
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00112247

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 16:53:48)
Airport
Latitude
34.739147
Longitude
-118.217809

Data Source

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

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