N738TT - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N738TT is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rfc INC in Hiawatha, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 20, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on November 1, 1999. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N738TT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9EA7E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N738TT was last tracked by AviatorDB near The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N738TT was last updated on June 16, 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 N738TT. 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
January 20, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 1, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
RFC INC
Address
PO BOX 453
City
HIAWATHA
State / Zip Code
Iowa52233-0453
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)
52365176
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9EA7E

Additional Details

Registration
N738TT
Serial Number
17270231
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00902267

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 21:51:10)
Airport
Latitude
41.889333
Longitude
-91.712845

Data Source

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

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