N3003E - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N3003E is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum in Detroit, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 29, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on July 12, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3003E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A32218 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3003E was last tracked by AviatorDB near Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (KDET) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3003E was last updated on December 30, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3003E. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 29, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 12, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN NATIONAL HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Address
11499 CONNER ST
City
DETROIT
State / Zip Code
Michigan48213-1234
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50621030
Mode S Code (Hex)
A32218

Additional Details

Registration
N3003E
Serial Number
17271400
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
December 30, 2024
Last Update Date
December 30, 2024
Unique ID
00091023

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 21:50:11)
Airport
Latitude
42.419678
Longitude
-83.017939

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC