N738TZ - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N738TZ is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Westoplex Holdings LLC in Mineral Wells, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 31, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on November 1, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N738TZ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9EA84 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N738TZ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.8813, -98.2118 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N738TZ was last updated on November 1, 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 N738TZ. 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 31, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 1, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WESTOPLEX HOLDINGS LLC
Address
3001 FM 1195
City
MINERAL WELLS
State / Zip Code
Texas76067-0610
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)
52365204
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9EA84

Additional Details

Registration
N738TZ
Serial Number
17270236
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2030
Last Action Date
November 1, 2023
Last Update Date
November 1, 2023
Unique ID
00862267

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 19:01:14)
Airport
Latitude
32.939163
Longitude
-97.432581

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC