N3278L - 1967 Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

1967 CESSNA 172H

Aircraft Description

N3278L is a 1967 Cessna 172H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Peterson Donald A in Ajo, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 12, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on June 24, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3278L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A38BCC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3278L was last updated on September 9, 2024. 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 N3278L. 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
1967
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172H
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 12, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 24, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
PETERSON DONALD A
Address
1 W GREENWAY DR
City
AJO
State / Zip Code
Arizona85321-2733
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)
50705714
Mode S Code (Hex)
A38BCC

Additional Details

Registration
N3278L
Serial Number
17256178
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
September 9, 2024
Last Update Date
September 9, 2024
Unique ID
00602013

Data Source

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

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