N738ZL - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N738ZL is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Goyal Vishal in Walnut Creek, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 2, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on January 22, 2008. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N738ZL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9EB0D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N738ZL was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.6592, -122.1220 on July 19, 2025. The FAA registry record for N738ZL was last updated on July 28, 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 N738ZL. 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
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 22, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
GOYAL VISHAL
Address
1812 TRINITY AVE 225
City
WALNUT CREEK
State / Zip Code
California94596
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)
52365415
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9EB0D

Additional Details

Registration
N738ZL
Serial Number
17270365
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00702267

Last Known Position

Date
July 19, 2025 (UTC 21:56:16)
Airport
Latitude
37.659199
Longitude
-122.122002

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC