N3717F - 1966 Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

1966 CESSNA 172H

Aircraft Description

N3717F is a 1966 Cessna 172H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, SD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 24, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on March 28, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3717F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A43AD5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3717F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.0597, -96.7426 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3717F was last updated on March 29, 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 N3717F. 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
1966
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172H
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 24, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 28, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
LAKE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Address
1201 ARROW AVE NE
City
WATERTOWN
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57201-2959
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)
51035325
Mode S Code (Hex)
A43AD5

Additional Details

Registration
N3717F
Serial Number
17255212
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 29, 2024
Last Update Date
March 29, 2024
Unique ID
00133443

Last Known Position

Date
April 10, 2026 (UTC 19:33:50)
Airport
Latitude
44.865326
Longitude
-97.262944

Data Source

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

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