N3966L - 1966 Cessna 172G Aircraft Registration

C172

1966 CESSNA 172G

Aircraft Description

N3966L is a 1966 Cessna 172G, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Denver, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 19, 1966. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3966L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A49C48 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3966L was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.4915, -81.1455 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3966L was last updated on January 21, 2026. 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 N3966L. 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
172G
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 19, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 1, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
JOHNSTON TRACI L
Address
4812 SHADY MEADOW LN
City
DENVER
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28037-6463
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)
51116110
Mode S Code (Hex)
A49C48

Additional Details

Registration
N3966L
Serial Number
17254135
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2033
Last Action Date
April 1, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00420754

Last Known Position

Date
May 19, 2026 (UTC 18:51:29)
Airport
Latitude
35.495383
Longitude
-81.145955

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC