N973BC - 1997 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

1997 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N973BC is a 1997 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Battle Creek Flyers LLC in Battle Creek, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 12, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on June 30, 2010. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N973BC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD8EE6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N973BC 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 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 N973BC. 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
1997
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 12, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 30, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
BATTLE CREEK FLYERS LLC
Address
36 HIAWATHA DR
City
BATTLE CREEK
State / Zip Code
Michigan49015-3525
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER A&C
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53307346
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD8EE6

Additional Details

Registration
N973BC
Serial Number
17280041
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
00326351

Last Known Position

Date
April 22, 2026 (UTC 13:07:27)
Airport
Latitude
42.14942
Longitude
-84.963663

Data Source

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

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