N97789 - 1984 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1984 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N97789 is a 1984 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 21, 1984. The registration certificate was issued on December 12, 1990. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N97789 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA138 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N97789 was last updated on July 7, 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 N97789. 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
August 21, 1984
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 12, 1990

Registered Owner

Name
DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Address
PO BOX 3203 DSU
City
CLEVELAND
State / Zip Code
Mississippi38733
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)
53320470
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADA138

Additional Details

Registration
N97789
Serial Number
17276231
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00721784

Data Source

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

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