N3947R - 1966 Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

1966 CESSNA 172H

Aircraft Description

N3947R is a 1966 Cessna 172H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Carter George T in Williamston, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 2, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on July 28, 2020. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3947R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A49502 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3947R was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.8703, -87.8363 on March 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3947R was last updated on March 4, 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 N3947R. 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
1966
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172H
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 2, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 28, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
CARTER GEORGE T
Address
238 PAULAN RD
City
WILLIAMSTON
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29697-9731
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)
51112402
Mode S Code (Hex)
A49502

Additional Details

Registration
N3947R
Serial Number
17255447
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00290844

Last Known Position

Date
March 16, 2026 (UTC 01:33:57)
Airport
Latitude
30.870346
Longitude
-87.83634

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC