N3216E - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N3216E is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Chrabot Gerard S in Virginia Beach, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 16, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on September 8, 2011. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3216E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A37536 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3216E was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.1599, -105.1545 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3216E was last updated on March 17, 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 N3216E. 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 16, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 8, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
CHRABOT GERARD S
Address
4925 PREAKNESS WAY
City
VIRGINIA BEACH
State / Zip Code
Virginia23464-3027
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)
50672466
Mode S Code (Hex)
A37536

Additional Details

Registration
N3216E
Serial Number
17271471
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00402063

Last Known Position

Date
April 28, 2026 (UTC 19:15:29)
Airport
Latitude
40.159079
Longitude
-105.152893

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC