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N738JS

Built 1977 · registered US

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Cessna 172
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
580 nm
Cruise speed
114 kt
Max speed
122 kt
Service ceiling
15,000 ft
Takeoff distance
514 m
Landing distance
395 m
Weights
MTOW
1,100 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
200 L
Dimensions
Length
8.3 m
Wingspan
10.9 m
Height
2.6 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(23 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
7
Last 90 days
23
Last seen
6 Oct 2026
Tracked since
18 Sept 2026

Frequent routes: KDTO → KDTO (16)

  • … → KDTO6 Oct 2026 · 1h 33m
  • … → KDTO6 Oct 2026 · 0h 47m
  • … → KDTO6 Oct 2026 · 0h 38m
  • … → KDTO3 Oct 2026 · 0h 27m
  • KDTO → KDTO30 Sept 2026 · 1h 01m
  • KDTO → KDTO29 Sept 2026 · 1h 05m
  • KDTO → KDTO29 Sept 2026 · 0h 44m
  • … → KDTO27 Sept 2026 · 1h 53m
  • KDTO → KDTO27 Sept 2026 · 1h 35m
  • KDTO → KDTO26 Sept 2026 · 1h 36m

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?
29,912Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • N738JSUSACTIVE
    WINGS OVER TEXAS HOLDINGS LLC
    2025 – 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

N738JS — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N738JS?

N738JS is a Cessna 172, built in 1977. Sprinkle's record for N738JS covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N738JS currently active?

Registry records list N738JS's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N738JS?

N738JS carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17270019, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N738JS?

N738JS's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A9E99C — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.