N3542F - Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N3542F is a Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jet Air INC in Iowa City, IA. The registration certificate was issued on November 7, 2014. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3F64D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3542F was last tracked by AviatorDB near General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (KPIA) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3542F was last updated on April 1, 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 80,402 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 N3542F. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 7, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
JET AIR INC
Address
1801 S RIVERSIDE DR
City
IOWA CITY
State / Zip Code
Iowa52246-5704
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Jet Air
ICAO Code
JEA

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50773115
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3F64D

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N3542F
Serial Number
17281075
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00523857

Last Known Position

Date
June 26, 2026 (UTC 03:55:09)
Airport
Latitude
40.653671
Longitude
-89.704956

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC