N3712V - 1977 Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1977 CESSNA R172K

Aircraft Description

N3712V is a 1977 Cessna R172K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aviation Investments LLC in Paradise Valley, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 24, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on April 22, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N3712V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A43A34 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3712V was last tracked by AviatorDB near Glendale Municipal Airport (KGEU) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3712V was last updated on April 22, 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 N3712V. 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 24, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 22, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
AVIATION INVESTMENTS LLC
Address
6600 N IRONWOOD DR
City
PARADISE VALLEY
State / Zip Code
Arizona85253-4245
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)
51035064
Mode S Code (Hex)
A43A34

Additional Details

Registration
N3712V
Serial Number
R1722261
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
April 22, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00463423

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 16:24:00)
Airport
Latitude
33.623913
Longitude
-111.919012

Data Source

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

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