N3990V - 1977 Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1977 CESSNA R172K

Aircraft Description

N3990V is a 1977 Cessna R172K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Reding Aviation LLC in Midland Park, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 26, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on September 29, 2004. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N3990V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A6A4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3990V was last tracked by AviatorDB near Orange County Airport (KMGJ) on February 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3990V was last updated on May 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 N3990V. 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
1977
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
R172K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
76 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 26, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 29, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
REDING AVIATION LLC
Address
289 ERIE AVE
City
MIDLAND PARK
State / Zip Code
New Jersey07432-1679
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51123244
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A6A4

Additional Details

Registration
N3990V
Serial Number
R1722268
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00260854

Last Known Position

Date
February 9, 2026 (UTC 21:39:02)
Airport
Latitude
41.511349
Longitude
-74.266392

Data Source

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

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