N773SP - 2001 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2001 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N773SP is a 2001 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fox Flying Club INC in Wheaton, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 11, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on January 16, 2008. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N773SP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA75CA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N773SP was last tracked by AviatorDB near Dupage Airport (KDPA) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N773SP was last updated on August 4, 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 N773SP. 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
2001
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 11, 2001
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 16, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
FOX FLYING CLUB INC
Address
PO BOX 472
City
WHEATON
State / Zip Code
Illinois60189-0472
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52472712
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA75CA

Additional Details

Registration
N773SP
Serial Number
172S8702
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00393745

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 23:32:18)
Airport
Latitude
41.915588
Longitude
-88.254611

Data Source

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

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