N3854X - 1967 Aero Commander 100 Aircraft Registration

B461

1967 AERO COMMANDER 100

Aircraft Description

N3854X is a 1967 Aero Commander 100, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Applegate Ronald E in Rosamond, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 5, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on June 13, 2012. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3854X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A470D7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3854X was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Aero Commander 100, originally developed as the Volaire series, represented a brief but notable attempt to capture the civilian training aircraft market in the 1960s. First flown in 1960, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane designed to seat three to four occupants with distinctive omni-vision windows for enhanced pilot training. Measuring 22 feet 6 inches in length with a height of 9 feet 4 inches, the aircraft featured a forward-swept vertical tail and tricycle landing gear. Originally manufactured by Volaircraft Inc. and later by Rockwell's Aero Commander division. AviatorDB tracks 791 Aero Commander aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is VO10.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3854X. 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
1967
Manufacturer
AERO COMMANDER
Model
100
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
B461BAe-146-100
Cruise Speed
75 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 5, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 13, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
APPLEGATE RONALD E
Address
4381 STETSON AVE
City
ROSAMOND
State / Zip Code
California93560-6898
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51070327
Mode S Code (Hex)
A470D7

Additional Details

Registration
N3854X
Serial Number
146
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00650404

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC