N3048E - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N3048E is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Candace A Larned Enterprises INC in Long Beach, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 29, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on June 19, 2000. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3048E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A331A3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3048E was last tracked by AviatorDB near Long Beach International Airport (KLGB) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3048E was last updated on March 10, 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 N3048E. 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
June 19, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
CANDACE A LARNED ENTERPRISES INC
Address
2631 E SPRING ST
City
LONG BEACH
State / Zip Code
California90806-2218
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)
50630643
Mode S Code (Hex)
A331A3

Additional Details

Registration
N3048E
Serial Number
17271417
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00631193

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 23:55:21)
Airport
Latitude
34.090576
Longitude
-117.765086

Data Source

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

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