N3950S - Cessna 172E Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172E

Aircraft Description

N3950S is a Cessna 172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blue Sky Aviation Adventures LLC in St George, UT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 10, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on August 5, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3950S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A497C5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3950S was last updated on August 5, 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 N3950S. 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
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 10, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 5, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BLUE SKY AVIATION ADVENTURES LLC
Address
1130 W 2400 S
City
ST GEORGE
State / Zip Code
Utah84770-6954
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)
51113705
Mode S Code (Hex)
A497C5

Additional Details

Registration
N3950S
Serial Number
17251150
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 5, 2023
Last Update Date
August 5, 2023
Unique ID
00650704

Data Source

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

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