N3096U - Cessna 172E Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172E

Aircraft Description

N3096U is a Cessna 172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dyer Gerald W in Arlington, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 12, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on January 6, 2025. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3096U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A343FE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3096U was last tracked by AviatorDB near Mid-way Regional Airport (KJWY) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3096U was last updated on January 6, 2025. 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 N3096U. 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
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
October 12, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 6, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
DYER GERALD W
Address
7706 FALLEN ANTLER PL
City
ARLINGTON
State / Zip Code
Texas76002-4322
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50641776
Mode S Code (Hex)
A343FE

Additional Details

Registration
N3096U
Serial Number
17250696
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2032
Last Action Date
January 6, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00821353

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 17:32:18)
Airport
Latitude
32.454905
Longitude
-96.916244

Data Source

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

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