N3882Q - 1971 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1971 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N3882Q is a 1971 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Riddle Kenneth G in Cherryville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 14, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on June 16, 2017. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3882Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A47BAF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3882Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.2135, -81.1428 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3882Q was last updated on January 22, 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 N3882Q. 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
August 14, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 16, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
RIDDLE KENNETH G
Address
503 SELLERSTOWN RD
City
CHERRYVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28021-8415
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)
51075657
Mode S Code (Hex)
A47BAF

Additional Details

Registration
N3882Q
Serial Number
17259982
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00140504

Last Known Position

Date
April 23, 2026 (UTC 19:23:52)
Airport
Latitude
35.212159
Longitude
-81.143646

Data Source

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

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