N3172F - 1973 Cessna A150L Aircraft Registration

C150

1973 CESSNA A150L

Aircraft Description

N3172F is a 1973 Cessna A150L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kuhn Joseph C in Manhattan Beach, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 15, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on February 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N3172F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A36376 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3172F was last tracked by AviatorDB near Zamperini Field (KTOA) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3172F was last updated on June 27, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna A150 Aerobat was a specialized aerobatic trainer variant of the popular Cessna 150, designed to democratize aerobatic instruction for civilian pilots. First flown in prototype form on September 12, 1957, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants and featured structural reinforcements for +6/-3G aerobatic maneuvers. With a wingspan of 32 feet 9 inches and powered by a 100-horsepower Continental O-200 engine, the aircraft served flight schools worldwide from 1969 to 1977. The A150 Aerobat was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company of Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C150.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3172F. 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
1973
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A150L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C150A150 Aerobat
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 15, 1973
Classification
Standard Acrobatic Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 18, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
KUHN JOSEPH C
Address
2616 PINE AVE
City
MANHATTAN BEACH
State / Zip Code
California90266-2720
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50661566
Mode S Code (Hex)
A36376

Additional Details

Registration
N3172F
Serial Number
A1500407
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
June 27, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00181633

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 03:54:28)
Airport
Latitude
33.809647
Longitude
-118.36356

Data Source

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

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