# N738CL: 1977 Cessna 172N, registration cancelled 2011-02-17

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: February 17, 2011
- Status when cancelled: Assigned, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (registry code 2072434)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12), [TCDS E-274](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-274) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 17269871
- Year built: 1977
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: November 8, 1977
- Last registry action: August 16, 1997
- Mode S code: A9E900
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N738CL
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=738CL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N738CL-2011-02-17

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Cessna 172N: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n.md

## Service difficulty reports (1)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 95ZZZX6396](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6396), Aug 26, 1995: GAUGE. DEFECTIVE. SUSPECT INACCURATE FUEL GAUGES MAY HAVE BEEN A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO AN EMERGENCY LANDING.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI95LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA297), Aug 26, 1995: Cessna 172N (N738CL), Clarkston, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to refuel.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19950826026059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950826026059A), Aug 26, 1995: Cessna 172N (N738CL), Clarkston, MI, Substantial damage. Two hours en route weather deteriorated. Returned. Lost power. Hit trees. Flipped. No fuel on board. Guessed fuel. (-23) engine quit at 3500 feet. Pilot made…

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