N9720V - 1974 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1974 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N9720V is a 1974 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Boobas John P in Nicholson, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 11, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on October 14, 2014. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N9720V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD8D7F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9720V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.1707, -83.5478 on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9720V was last updated on March 24, 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 N9720V. 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
1974
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 11, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 14, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
BOOBAS JOHN P
Address
94 PLANTATION CROSSING
City
NICHOLSON
State / Zip Code
Georgia30565
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53306577
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD8D7F

Additional Details

Registration
N9720V
Serial Number
17264486
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00534030

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 18:20:09)
Airport
Latitude
34.1884
Longitude
-83.60691

Data Source

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

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