N9530B - 1981 Cessna 172RG Aircraft Registration

C72R

1981 CESSNA 172RG

Aircraft Description

N9530B is a 1981 Cessna 172RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sierra Alpha Aeronautical LLC in San Antonio, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 17, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on October 21, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N9530B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD4226 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9530B was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.0868, -97.0446 on May 25, 2024. The FAA registry record for N9530B was last updated on October 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9530B. 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
1981
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172RG
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 17, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 21, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SIERRA ALPHA AERONAUTICAL LLC
Address
3102 ARTS CIR
City
SAN ANTONIO
State / Zip Code
Texas78247-2800
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53241046
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD4226

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N9530B
Serial Number
172RG0858
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 21, 2023
Last Update Date
October 21, 2023
Unique ID
00974490

Last Known Position

Date
May 25, 2024 (UTC 16:12:53)
Airport
Latitude
28.0868
Longitude
-97.044601

Data Source

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

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