N739XK - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N739XK is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Airways Aviation INC in Grand Rapids, MN. The registration certificate was issued on November 14, 1998. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N739XK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9EE91 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N739XK was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.9024, -92.9487 on March 12, 2026. The FAA registry record for N739XK was last updated on August 13, 2025. 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 N739XK. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 14, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
AIRWAYS AVIATION INC
Address
2002 AIRPORT RD
City
GRAND RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55744-4206
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)
52367221
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9EE91

Additional Details

Registration
N739XK
Serial Number
17270887
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
August 13, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00262337

Last Known Position

Date
March 12, 2026 (UTC 03:23:53)
Airport
Latitude
46.90242
Longitude
-92.94873

Data Source

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

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