N739RF - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N739RF is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sorbi Aviation INC in El Cajon, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 28, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on March 13, 2014. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N739RF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9EDF7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N739RF was last tracked by AviatorDB near Montgomery-gibbs Executive Airport (KMYF) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N739RF 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 N739RF. 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
April 28, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 13, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
SORBI AVIATION INC
Address
2075 N MARSHALL AVE
City
EL CAJON
State / Zip Code
California92020-1119
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)
52366767
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9EDF7

Additional Details

Registration
N739RF
Serial Number
17270739
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00372327

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 23:59:47)
Airport
Latitude
32.925467
Longitude
-116.862525

Data Source

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

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