N3031U - 1963 Cessna 172E Aircraft Registration

C172

1963 CESSNA 172E

Aircraft Description

N3031U is a 1963 Cessna 172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sandstrom David E in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 22, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on October 8, 2019. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N3031U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A32D05 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3031U was last updated on September 9, 2023. 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 N3031U. 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
1963
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 22, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 8, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
SANDSTROM DAVID E
Address
1006 W 72ND AVE
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99518-2132
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50626405
Mode S Code (Hex)
A32D05

Additional Details

Registration
N3031U
Serial Number
17250631
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00661113

Data Source

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

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