N3287E - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N3287E is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Off Course Aero Ventures LLC in Mechanicsville, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 8, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on October 7, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3287E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A38F5A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3287E was last tracked by AviatorDB near Mayers Airport (VG24) on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3287E was last updated on October 7, 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 N3287E. 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 8, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 7, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
OFF COURSE AERO VENTURES LLC
Address
4750 STUDLEY RD
City
MECHANICSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Virginia23116-6651
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)
50707532
Mode S Code (Hex)
A38F5A

Additional Details

Registration
N3287E
Serial Number
17271492
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 7, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00942023

Last Known Position

Date
March 13, 2026 (UTC 11:25:47)
Airport
Latitude
37.602356
Longitude
-77.571483

Data Source

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

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