N739VE - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N739VE is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Redstone Arsenal Flying Activity in Redstone Arsenal, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 18, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on June 19, 2019. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N739VE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9EE5A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N739VE was last tracked by AviatorDB near Redstone Army Air Field (KHUA) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N739VE was last updated on August 11, 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 N739VE. 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
May 18, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 19, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
REDSTONE ARSENAL FLYING ACTIVITY
Address
BLDG 4828 HALE RD
City
REDSTONE ARSENAL
State / Zip Code
Alabama35898-0001
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)
52367132
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9EE5A

Additional Details

Registration
N739VE
Serial Number
17270834
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
August 11, 2023
Unique ID
00022337

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 17:11:20)
Airport
Latitude
34.674213
Longitude
-86.683782

Data Source

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

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