N3151E - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N3151E is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aviation Capital Management LLC in San Jose, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 7, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on February 2, 1999. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3151E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A35BE4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3151E was last tracked by AviatorDB near Reid-hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (KRHV) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3151E 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 N3151E. 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
September 7, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 2, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
AVIATION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Address
2655 ROBERT FOWLER WAY
City
SAN JOSE
State / Zip Code
California95148-1016
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)
50655744
Mode S Code (Hex)
A35BE4

Additional Details

Registration
N3151E
Serial Number
17271453
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00631543

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 02:29:43)
Airport
Latitude
37.331462
Longitude
-121.819108

Data Source

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

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