N3998L - 1966 Cessna 172G Aircraft Registration

C172

1966 CESSNA 172G

Aircraft Description

N3998L is a 1966 Cessna 172G, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kansas Copters & Wings INC in Augusta, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 26, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on July 24, 2023. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3998L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A7B3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3998L was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.6812, -97.0769 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3998L was last updated on July 24, 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 N3998L. 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 26, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 24, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
KANSAS COPTERS & WINGS INC
Address
4800 W BEECH DR STE 8
City
AUGUSTA
State / Zip Code
Kansas67010-9385
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)
51123663
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A7B3

Additional Details

Registration
N3998L
Serial Number
17254167
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2030
Last Action Date
July 24, 2023
Last Update Date
July 24, 2023
Unique ID
00550854

Last Known Position

Date
May 27, 2026 (UTC 17:23:07)
Airport
Latitude
37.657883
Longitude
-97.078351

Data Source

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

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