N744M - 1978 Cessna (textron Aviation) 172N Aircraft Registration

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1978 Cessna (Textron Aviation) 172N

Aircraft Description

N744M is a 1978 , a reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Deforest Shawn L in Lexington, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 16, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on March 10, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N744M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA0279 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N744M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.1602, -80.1717 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N744M was last updated on March 19, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Cessna Aircraft Company, now a subsidiary of Textron Aviation based in Wichita, Kansas, is one of the most prolific aircraft manufacturers in history. Known for iconic models like the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the world's most-produced aircraft, Cessna has been building general aviation aircraft since 1927. The is one of the aircraft types tracked by AviatorDB in the FAA registry database.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N744M. 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 (Textron Aviation)
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 16, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 10, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
DEFOREST SHAWN L
Address
711 NC HIGHWAY 47
City
LEXINGTON
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27292-8606
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52401171
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA0279

Additional Details

Registration
N744M
Serial Number
17270562
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 19, 2026
Last Update Date
Unique ID
00522287

Last Known Position

Date
July 26, 2026 (UTC 21:24:58)
Airport
Latitude
35.733719
Longitude
-80.422726

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC