N3803Q - 1971 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1971 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N3803Q is a 1971 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to American Patrols INC in Midland, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 16, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on November 11, 2022. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O-320-E2D engine producing 150 horsepower, N3803Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A45E1A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3803Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.8682, -102.0776 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3803Q was last updated on September 15, 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 N3803Q. 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
1971
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 16, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 11, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
AMERICAN PATROLS INC
Address
10306 S COUNTY ROAD 1210
City
MIDLAND
State / Zip Code
Texas79706-7820
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-320-E2D
Horsepower
150 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51057032
Mode S Code (Hex)
A45E1A

Additional Details

Registration
N3803Q
Serial Number
17259903
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00400214

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 22:32:23)
Airport
Latitude
31.865524
Longitude
-102.076831

Data Source

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

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