N3HL - 1957 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1957 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N3HL is a 1957 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Postma Loren P in Fort Jones, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 15, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on April 25, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3HL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31B5A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3HL was last updated on April 28, 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 N3HL. 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
1957
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 15, 2002
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 25, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
POSTMA LOREN P
Address
PO BOX 803
City
FORT JONES
State / Zip Code
California96032-0803
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)
50615532
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31B5A

Additional Details

Registration
N3HL
Serial Number
29935
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00700943

Data Source

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

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