N739GG - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N739GG is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Raptor Aviation LLC in South Saint Paul, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 13, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 2020. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N739GG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9ED17 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N739GG was last tracked by AviatorDB near South St Paul Municipal Airport/richard E Fleming Field (KSGS) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N739GG was last updated on February 3, 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 N739GG. 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
March 13, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 28, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
RAPTOR AVIATION LLC
Address
1620 HENRY AVE
City
SOUTH SAINT PAUL
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55075-3558
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)
52366427
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9ED17

Additional Details

Registration
N739GG
Serial Number
17270527
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2027
Last Action Date
February 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00702317

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 21:34:26)
Airport
Latitude
44.857643
Longitude
-93.03303

Data Source

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

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