N3997S - 1964 Cessna 172E Aircraft Registration

C172

1964 CESSNA 172E

Aircraft Description

N3997S is a 1964 Cessna 172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jazc LLC in Doniphan, NE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 18, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on January 7, 2022. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3997S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A796 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3997S was last updated on July 7, 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 N3997S. 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
January 7, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
JAZC LLC
Address
13971 S LOCUST ST
City
DONIPHAN
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68832-9626
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)
51123626
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A796

Additional Details

Registration
N3997S
Serial Number
17251197
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00240804

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 19:46:36)
Airport
Latitude
38.597763
Longitude
-92.167949

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC