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N497ER

Built 1998 · registered US

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
700 nm
Cruise speed
140 kt
Max speed
144 kt
Service ceiling
17,000 ft
Takeoff distance
590 m
Landing distance
440 m
Weights
MTOW
1,200 kg
Empty weight
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Fuel capacity
200 L
Dimensions
Length
8.3 m
Wingspan
11.0 m
Height
2.7 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(43 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
15
Last seen
31 Aug 2026
Tracked since
26 May 2026
  • Tracked flight31 Aug 2026 · 0h 53m
  • Tracked flight29 Aug 2026 · 0h 49m
  • Tracked flight29 Aug 2026 · 0h 13m
  • Tracked flight29 Aug 2026 · 0h 19m
  • Tracked flight26 Aug 2026 · 1h 14m
  • Tracked flight23 Aug 2026 · 2h 32m
  • Tracked flight22 Aug 2026 · 0h 43m
  • Tracked flight22 Aug 2026 · 4h 50m
  • Tracked flight20 Aug 2026 · 17h 09m
  • Tracked flight20 Aug 2026 · 5h 57m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
29,911Cessna 172 registered worldwide

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

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Registration history

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  • N497ERUSACTIVE
    PLANE THREE LTD
    2005 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N497ER — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N497ER?

N497ER is a Cessna 172, built in 1998. Sprinkle's record for N497ER covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N497ER currently active?

Registry records list N497ER's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N497ER?

N497ER carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17280673, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N497ER?

N497ER's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A62A8D — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.