N3965S - 1964 Cessna 172E Aircraft Registration

C172

1964 CESSNA 172E

Aircraft Description

N3965S is a 1964 Cessna 172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jepsen William R Trustee in Heppner, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 10, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on February 3, 2014. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3965S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A49C2B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3965S 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 N3965S. 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 10, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 3, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
JEPSEN WILLIAM R TRUSTEE
Address
PO BOX 188
City
HEPPNER
State / Zip Code
Oregon97836-0188
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)
51116053
Mode S Code (Hex)
A49C2B

Additional Details

Registration
N3965S
Serial Number
17251165
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00870774

Data Source

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

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