N739XU - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N739XU is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Training Mission Aviation INC in New Tripoli, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 30, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on April 20, 2017. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N739XU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9EE9A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N739XU was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.3785, -75.9652 on November 11, 2024. The FAA registry record for N739XU 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 N739XU. 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
June 30, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 20, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
TRAINING MISSION AVIATION INC
Address
7680 ZEISLOFF RD
City
NEW TRIPOLI
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania18066-3917
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)
52367232
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9EE9A

Additional Details

Registration
N739XU
Serial Number
17270896
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
00142347

Last Known Position

Date
May 22, 2026 (UTC 21:09:39)
Airport
Latitude
40.545323
Longitude
-76.048362

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC