N3678S - 1963 Cessna 172E Aircraft Registration

C172

1963 CESSNA 172E

Aircraft Description

N3678S is a 1963 Cessna 172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Martone Douglas K in Windham, CT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 13, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on February 3, 2022. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3678S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A429CE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3678S was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.7719, -71.9414 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3678S was last updated on July 18, 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 N3678S. 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
1963
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 13, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 3, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
MARTONE DOUGLAS K
Address
41 TUCKIE RD
City
WINDHAM
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06280-1126
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)
51024716
Mode S Code (Hex)
A429CE

Additional Details

Registration
N3678S
Serial Number
17250878
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00403303

Last Known Position

Date
April 9, 2026 (UTC 13:54:33)
Airport
Latitude
41.763968
Longitude
-72.091838

Data Source

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

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