N97674 - 1984 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1984 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N97674 is a 1984 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Oc Flight Lessons LLC in Costa Mesa, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 18, 1984. The registration certificate was issued on July 21, 2020. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N97674 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD9D59 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N97674 was last tracked by AviatorDB near John Wayne Orange County International Airport (KSNA) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N97674 was last updated on March 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 N97674. 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
1984
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 18, 1984
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 21, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
OC FLIGHT LESSONS LLC
Address
3001 RED HILL AVE STE 5-104
City
COSTA MESA
State / Zip Code
California92626-4533
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53316531
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD9D59

Additional Details

Registration
N97674
Serial Number
17276220
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00792843

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 23:29:55)
Airport
Latitude
33.67812
Longitude
-117.868433

Data Source

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

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