N738TG - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N738TG is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wings Aero LLC in Zeeland, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 14, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on January 30, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N738TG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9EA73 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N738TG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.7443, -86.0999 on March 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N738TG was last updated on March 8, 2024. 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 N738TG. 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
1978
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
July 14, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 30, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WINGS AERO LLC
Address
5923 BYRON RD
City
ZEELAND
State / Zip Code
Michigan49464-9331
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)
52365163
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9EA73

Additional Details

Registration
N738TG
Serial Number
17270220
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 8, 2024
Last Update Date
March 8, 2024
Unique ID
00002277

Last Known Position

Date
March 4, 2026 (UTC 16:13:18)
Airport
Latitude
42.744278
Longitude
-86.099916

Data Source

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

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