N738XD - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N738XD is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mls Aviation LLC in Yorba Linda, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 2, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on October 13, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N738XD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9EAD4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N738XD was last tracked by AviatorDB near Chino Airport (KCNO) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N738XD was last updated on October 13, 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 N738XD. 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 2, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 13, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
MLS AVIATION LLC
Address
5211 HIGHLAND AVE
City
YORBA LINDA
State / Zip Code
California92886-4014
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)
52365324
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9EAD4

Additional Details

Registration
N738XD
Serial Number
17270310
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00272267

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 23:58:07)
Airport
Latitude
34.112223
Longitude
-117.685547

Data Source

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

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