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N3603L

Built 1967 · registered US

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This aircraft is a
Cessna 172
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
580 nm
Cruise speed
114 kt
Max speed
122 kt
Service ceiling
15,000 ft
Takeoff distance
514 m
Landing distance
395 m
Weights
MTOW
1,100 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
200 L
Dimensions
Length
8.3 m
Wingspan
10.9 m
Height
2.6 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(31 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
7
Last 90 days
16
Last seen
31 Oct 2026
Tracked since
1 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 0h 14m
  • Tracked flight28 Sept 2026 · 1h 10m
  • Tracked flight1 Jun 2026 · 0h 40m

Showing the 3 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
29,920Cessna 172 registered worldwide

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N3603LUSACTIVE
    BEARDSLEY DAVID A
    2017 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N3603L — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N3603L?

N3603L is a Cessna 172, built in 1967. Sprinkle's record for N3603L covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N3603L currently active?

Registry records list N3603L's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N3603L?

N3603L carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17253772, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N3603L?

N3603L's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A40F18 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.