N3953S - 1964 Cessna 172E Aircraft Registration

C172

1964 CESSNA 172E

Aircraft Description

N3953S is a 1964 Cessna 172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lex Air LLC in Corona, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 18, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on October 29, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3953S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4982E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3953S was last tracked by AviatorDB near Corona Municipal Airport (KAJO) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3953S was last updated on October 29, 2025. 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 N3953S. 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 18, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 29, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
LEX AIR LLC
Address
11720 CHADWICK RD
City
CORONA
State / Zip Code
California92878-9483
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)
51114056
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4982E

Additional Details

Registration
N3953S
Serial Number
17251153
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 29, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00050724

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 23:57:34)
Airport
Latitude
33.897757
Longitude
-117.599316

Data Source

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

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