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N3896R

Built 1966 · registered US

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This aircraft is a
Cessna 172
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Performance specs

Weights
MTOW
1,043 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
—
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
3

Flight activity

(5 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
4
Last 90 days
5
Last seen
24 Oct 2026
Tracked since
22 Aug 2026

Frequent routes: KMKT → KMKT (4)

  • KMKT → KMKT24 Oct 2026 · 3h 20m
  • KMKT → KMKT4 Oct 2026 · 1h 00m
  • … → KMKT22 Aug 2026 · 3h 28m

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)
  • N3896RUSACTIVE
    SABATKA JOHN M
    2021 – 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

N3896R — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N3896R?

N3896R is a Cessna 172, built in 1966. Sprinkle's record for N3896R covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N3896R currently active?

Registry records list N3896R's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N3896R?

N3896R carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17255396, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N3896R?

N3896R's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A47FF3 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.