N746DW - 2015 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2015 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N746DW is a 2015 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 4, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on September 30, 2020. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N746DW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA0934 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N746DW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.6733, -84.3373 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N746DW was last updated on March 17, 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 N746DW. 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
2015
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 4, 2015
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 30, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Address
COMMONWEALTH 1411
521 LANCASTER AVE
City
RICHMOND
State / Zip Code
Kentucky40475-3100
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52404464
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA0934

Additional Details

Registration
N746DW
Serial Number
172S11569
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01177181

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 23:59:53)
Airport
Latitude
35.570332
Longitude
-82.99008

Data Source

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

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