N3656S - Cessna 172E Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172E

Aircraft Description

N3656S is a Cessna 172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bell Michael L in Spokane, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 18, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on August 26, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3656S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4221A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3656S was last tracked by AviatorDB near Mead Flying Service Airport (70S) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3656S was last updated on August 26, 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 N3656S. 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
172E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 18, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 26, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BELL MICHAEL L
Address
10310 N STONEMAN BLUFF LN
City
SPOKANE
State / Zip Code
Washington99217-8713
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)
51021032
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4221A

Additional Details

Registration
N3656S
Serial Number
17250856
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2031
Last Action Date
August 26, 2024
Last Update Date
August 26, 2024
Unique ID
00103223

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 17:52:42)
Airport
Latitude
47.785965
Longitude
-117.358651

Data Source

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

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