N3797F - 1966 Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

1966 CESSNA 172H

Aircraft Description

N3797F is a 1966 Cessna 172H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Martin James G in Lagrange, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 3, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on January 16, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3797F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4588D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3797F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.9741, -84.8516 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3797F was last updated on September 29, 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 N3797F. 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
November 3, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 16, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
MARTIN JAMES G
Address
308 VICTORIA POINTE
City
LAGRANGE
State / Zip Code
Georgia30240-6301
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)
51054215
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4588D

Additional Details

Registration
N3797F
Serial Number
17255292
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 29, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00090294

Last Known Position

Date
April 18, 2026 (UTC 15:08:35)
Airport
Latitude
32.991152
Longitude
-85.100098

Data Source

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

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