N3985 - 1982 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

N3985 is a 1982 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nighthawk N8231G LLC in Pompano Beach, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 7, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on February 11, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming O-320-D2J engine producing 160 horsepower, N3985 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A388 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3985 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3985 was last updated on February 11, 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 N3985. 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.