N739EA - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N739EA is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vpc Air INC in Cartersville, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 21, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on November 4, 1999. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N739EA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9ECDF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N739EA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.1494, -84.8349 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N739EA 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 N739EA. 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 21, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 4, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
VPC AIR INC
Address
177 DALLAS RD SE
City
CARTERSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Georgia30120-6808
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)
52366337
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9ECDF

Additional Details

Registration
N739EA
Serial Number
17270474
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
00532317

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 23:26:23)
Airport
Latitude
34.104401
Longitude
-84.852569

Data Source

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

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