N3842S - 1963 Cessna 172E Aircraft Registration

C172

1963 CESSNA 172E

Aircraft Description

N3842S is a 1963 Cessna 172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Krahn Nicholas D in Oak Creek, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 16, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on April 5, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3842S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A46CD5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3842S was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.7492, -87.8257 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3842S was last updated on April 5, 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 N3842S. 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
1963
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 16, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 5, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
KRAHN NICHOLAS D
Address
8561 S VENTANA DR UNIT 4511
City
OAK CREEK
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53154-8343
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)
51066325
Mode S Code (Hex)
A46CD5

Additional Details

Registration
N3842S
Serial Number
17251042
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2031
Last Action Date
April 5, 2024
Last Update Date
April 5, 2024
Unique ID
00500354

Last Known Position

Date
April 18, 2026 (UTC 18:00:18)
Airport
Latitude
34.905762
Longitude
-86.129337

Data Source

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

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