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N997RA

Built 1997 · registered US

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Cessna 172
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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
—
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

(144 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
37
Last 90 days
102
Last seen
10 Nov 2026
Tracked since
27 May 2026

Frequent routes: KIWA → KIWA (14) · KJWY → KAUS (1) · KLRU → KIWA (1)

  • Tracked flight25 Oct 2026 · 0h 58m
  • KIWA → KIWA23 Oct 2026 · 0h 10m
  • KIWA → KIWA23 Oct 2026 · 0h 16m
  • Tracked flight20 Oct 2026 · 14h 00m
  • Tracked flight20 Oct 2026 · 0h 11m
  • Tracked flight20 Oct 2026 · 4h 38m
  • Tracked flight20 Oct 2026 · 0h 31m
  • Tracked flight19 Oct 2026 · 17h 28m
  • Tracked flight19 Oct 2026 · 0h 06m
  • Tracked flight19 Oct 2026 · 0h 17m

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?
29,936Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • N997RAUSACTIVE
    ATP AIRCRAFT 4 LLC
    2007 – 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

Operator history

(1)
  • ATP Flight School
    Operator
    2026 – present
N997RA — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N997RA?

N997RA is a Cessna 172, built in 1997. Sprinkle's record for N997RA covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N997RA currently active?

Registry records list N997RA's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N997RA?

N997RA carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17280028, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N997RA?

N997RA's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is ADEE1C — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.