N738XA - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N738XA is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hyldburg Aviation in Plymouth, MA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 3, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on August 10, 2012. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N738XA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9EAD1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N738XA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Plymouth Municipal Airport (KPYM) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N738XA was last updated on September 6, 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 N738XA. 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
February 3, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 10, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
HYLDBURG AVIATION
Address
246 S MEADOW RD
City
PLYMOUTH
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts02360-4790
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)
52365321
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9EAD1

Additional Details

Registration
N738XA
Serial Number
17270307
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
September 6, 2024
Last Update Date
September 6, 2024
Unique ID
00912257

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 00:55:57)
Airport
Latitude
41.919159
Longitude
-70.719868

Data Source

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

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