N9746B - 1981 Cessna (textron Aviation) 172RG Aircraft Registration

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1981 Cessna (Textron Aviation) 172RG

Aircraft Description

N9746B is a 1981 Cessna 172RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Middletown, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 23, 1981. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N9746B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD95AD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9746B was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.0367, -116.9090 on June 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9746B was last updated on November 17, 2025. 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 80,402 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 N9746B. 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 (Textron Aviation)
Model
172RG
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 23, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Registration pending
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
1232 CHOPTANK RD
City
MIDDLETOWN
State / Zip Code
Delaware19709-9038
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)
53312655
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD95AD

Additional Details

Registration
N9746B
Serial Number
172RG1009
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
November 17, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00293960

Last Known Position

Date
July 25, 2026 (UTC 16:09:18)
Airport
Latitude
33.036758
Longitude
-116.909033

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-15 01:32:20 UTC