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N3985

Built 1982 · registered US

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Exterior view of a 1982 CESSNA 172P SKYHAWK, N55121.8 photos
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N5512111,636 hrSturgis, USA
$149,900Listed 2d ago
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Exterior view of a 1979 CESSNA 172N SKYHAWK, N8295E.22 photos
1979 Cessna 172N Skyhawk
N8295E3,440 hrPort Clinton, USA
$210,000Listed 5d ago
Originally listed on external source

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
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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

(43 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
20
Last 90 days
43
Last seen
14 Nov 2026
Tracked since
25 Aug 2026

Frequent routes: KSBA → KSBA (22) · KSBA → KSMO (2) · KSMO → KSBA (2)

  • KSBA → KSBA14 Nov 2026 · 2h 27m
  • KSBA → KSBA14 Nov 2026 · 0h 44m
  • KSBA → KSBA25 Oct 2026 · 1h 47m
  • KSBA → KSBA25 Oct 2026 · 2h 17m
  • KAVX → KSBA24 Oct 2026 · 1h 37m
  • KAVX → KSMX24 Oct 2026 · 19h 29m
  • KMYF → KAVX23 Oct 2026 · 19h 34m
  • KSBA → KSBA20 Oct 2026 · 0h 38m
  • KSBA → KSBA18 Oct 2026 · 1h 21m
  • KSBA → KSBA18 Oct 2026 · 1h 10m

Showing the 10 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?
29,937Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

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  • N3985USACTIVE
    NIGHTHAWK N8231G LLC
    2025 – 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

N3985 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N3985?

N3985 is a Cessna 172, built in 1982. Sprinkle's record for N3985 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N3985 currently active?

Registry records list N3985's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N3985?

N3985 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17275841, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N3985?

N3985's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A4A388 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.