N3949Q - 1971 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1971 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N3949Q is a 1971 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tuschen James E in Rockford, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 31, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on July 6, 2011. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3949Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A49547 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3949Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.3067, -89.1360 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3949Q 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 N3949Q. 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 31, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 6, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
TUSCHEN JAMES E
Address
1402 COLLINGSWOOD DR
City
ROCKFORD
State / Zip Code
Illinois61103-8912
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)
51112507
Mode S Code (Hex)
A49547

Additional Details

Registration
N3949Q
Serial Number
17260049
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
00250704

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2026 (UTC 14:18:45)
Airport
Latitude
42.302353
Longitude
-89.136699

Data Source

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

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