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N97945

Built 1984 · registered US

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ActiveManufacturer Cessna Model 172 Variant 172P
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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

(8 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
5
Last 90 days
8
Last seen
24 Oct 2026
Tracked since
4 Oct 2026

Frequent routes: KAKR → KAKR (1) · KCAK → KCAK (1) · KCAK → KPOV (1)

  • KAKR → KAKR24 Oct 2026 · 0h 34m
  • KCAK → KPOV22 Oct 2026 · 0h 51m
  • KCAK → KCAK22 Oct 2026 · 0h 12m
  • KTOL → KCAK21 Oct 2026 · 5h 28m

Showing the 4 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?
29,937Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

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  • N97945USACTIVE
    KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
    1990 – 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

N97945 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N97945?

N97945 is a Cessna 172, built in 1984. Sprinkle's record for N97945 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N97945 currently active?

Registry records list N97945's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N97945?

N97945 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17276241, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N97945?

N97945's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is ADA816 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.