N739KB - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N739KB is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bentley Michael P in Spofford, NH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 14, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on May 3, 2005. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N739KB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9ED5D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N739KB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.9112, -72.2856 on March 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N739KB was last updated on October 20, 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 N739KB. 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 14, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 3, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
BENTLEY MICHAEL P
Address
PO BOX 16
City
SPOFFORD
State / Zip Code
New Hampshire03462-0016
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)
52366535
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9ED5D

Additional Details

Registration
N739KB
Serial Number
17270594
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00002297

Last Known Position

Date
April 26, 2026 (UTC 15:12:04)
Airport
Latitude
42.846354
Longitude
-72.147151

Data Source

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

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