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N3978S
1964 Cessna 172E, c/n 17251178
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Aircraft N3978S, 1964 Cessna 172E, Lycoming O-360 180 Hp upgrade by Air Plains approved STC. Original engine a Continental O-300 of 145 hp. Parked near Rwy 04 Windsock., at SZP, photo by Doug Robertson
Doug Robertson
@ SZP
Aircraft N3978S, 1964 Cessna 172E, Air Plains 180 logo. Air Plains has an STC for C172D-H models upgrading engine to a new Lycoming O-360 180 Hp, at SZP, photo by Doug Robertson
Doug Robertson
@ SZP
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Airframe Info
Manufacturer Cessna
Model 172E Search all Cessna 172E
Year built 1964
Construction Number (C/N) 17251178
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Number of Seats 4
Number of Engines 1
Engine Type Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model Cont Motor 0-300 SER
Aircraft
Registration Number N3978S
Mode S (ICAO24) Code a4a04b
Certification Class Standard
Certification Issued 2012-07-19
Air Worthiness Test 1964-01-14
Last Action Taken 2023-05-26
Current Status Valid
Owner
Registration Type Individual
Address Fallbrook, CA 920288986
United States
Region Western-Pacific