N3870S - 1963 Cessna 172E Aircraft Registration

C172

1963 CESSNA 172E

Aircraft Description

N3870S is a 1963 Cessna 172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cherryhill Aviation INC in Freetown, IN. The registration certificate was issued on October 14, 2022. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3870S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A477B4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3870S was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.1553, -85.5458 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3870S was last updated on September 9, 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 N3870S. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 14, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
CHERRYHILL AVIATION INC
Address
8869 STATE ROAD 135 S
City
FREETOWN
State / Zip Code
Indiana47235
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)
51073664
Mode S Code (Hex)
A477B4

Additional Details

Registration
N3870S
Serial Number
17251070
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00770454

Last Known Position

Date
April 30, 2026 (UTC 21:56:28)
Airport
Latitude
39.262386
Longitude
-85.895576

Data Source

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

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