N3883S - 1964 Cessna 172E Aircraft Registration

C172

1964 CESSNA 172E

Aircraft Description

N3883S is a 1964 Cessna 172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bruns Scott A in Brodhead, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 3, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on May 10, 2017. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3883S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A47BD4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3883S was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.5749, -89.4126 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3883S 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 N3883S. 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
1964
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
January 3, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 10, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
BRUNS SCOTT A
Address
N2377 BELLANCA LN
City
BRODHEAD
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53520-9117
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)
51075724
Mode S Code (Hex)
A47BD4

Additional Details

Registration
N3883S
Serial Number
17251083
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00910484

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 00:11:01)
Airport
Latitude
42.597532
Longitude
-89.423346

Data Source

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

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