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N97681

Built 1984 · registered US

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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
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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

(73 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
30
Last 90 days
62
Last seen
16 Oct 2026
Tracked since
10 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight11 Oct 2026 · 13h 07m
  • Tracked flight11 Oct 2026 · 1h 50m
  • Tracked flight11 Oct 2026 · 8h 12m
  • Tracked flight10 Oct 2026 · 15h 29m
  • Tracked flight8 Oct 2026 · 10h 42m
  • Tracked flight6 Oct 2026 · 5h 53m
  • Tracked flight5 Oct 2026 · 14h 41m
  • Tracked flight5 Oct 2026 · 12h 12m
  • Tracked flight30 Sept 2026 · 4h 40m
  • Tracked flight29 Sept 2026 · 15h 00m

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.

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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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  • N97681USACTIVE
    BUIQUI AEROSPACE CORP
    2026 – 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

N97681 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N97681?

N97681 is a Cessna 172, built in 1984. Sprinkle's record for N97681 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N97681 currently active?

Registry records list N97681's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N97681?

N97681 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17276221, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N97681?

N97681's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is AD9D79 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.