N3315V - 1977 Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1977 CESSNA R172K

Aircraft Description

N3315V is a 1977 Cessna R172K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wirth Nicholas in Lake Geneva, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 18, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on April 28, 2021. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N3315V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A39CA1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3315V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.5779, -88.3595 on March 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3315V was last updated on May 5, 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 N3315V. 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
1977
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
R172K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
76 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 18, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 28, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
WIRTH NICHOLAS
Address
W1351 MAUREEN CT
City
LAKE GENEVA
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53147-4726
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50716241
Mode S Code (Hex)
A39CA1

Additional Details

Registration
N3315V
Serial Number
R1722248
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00932153

Last Known Position

Date
April 20, 2026 (UTC 13:36:42)
Airport
Latitude
42.694826
Longitude
-88.31807

Data Source

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

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