N3778V - 1975 Cessna 150M Aircraft Registration

C150

1975 CESSNA 150M

Aircraft Description

N3778V is a 1975 Cessna 150M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Smith Harold J in Poughkeepsie, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 19, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on February 1, 1989. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N3778V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A45150 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3778V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.6344, -73.8718 on March 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3778V was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna A150 Aerobat was a specialized aerobatic trainer variant of the popular Cessna 150, designed to democratize aerobatic instruction for civilian pilots. First flown in prototype form on September 12, 1957, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants and featured structural reinforcements for +6/-3G aerobatic maneuvers. With a wingspan of 32 feet 9 inches and powered by a 100-horsepower Continental O-200 engine, the aircraft served flight schools worldwide from 1969 to 1977. The A150 Aerobat was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company of Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C150.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3778V. 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
1975
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
150M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C150A150 Aerobat
Cruise Speed
81 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 19, 1975
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 1, 1989

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH HAROLD J
Address
301 SPACKENKILL RD
City
POUGHKEEPSIE
State / Zip Code
New York12603
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51050520
Mode S Code (Hex)
A45150

Additional Details

Registration
N3778V
Serial Number
15076621
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00420114

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 16:12:20)
Airport
Latitude
41.629665
Longitude
-73.879416

Data Source

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

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