Single-engine piston

N3159E

Cessna 172N Skyhawk / 172 Skyhawk / 172/180 Conversion

Registered 1 NTSB/FAA record
Built
—
Serial
17271455
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Dinaland Aviation (Corporation)
Based
Vernal, UT
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Registration record

N3159E on the FAA register

Type
Cessna 172N Skyhawk / 172 Skyhawk / 172/180 Conversion
Serial
17271455
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Dinaland Aviation
Vernal, UT
Certificate issued
2017-07-21
Airworthiness date
1978-04-01
Registration expires
2027-07-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal, utility
Mode S (hex)
A35CFC
Mode S (octal)
50656374
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
440 nm
Cruise (type)
122 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2027-07-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2017-07-21
    Certificate of registration issued as N3159E to the current registrant.
  • 2015-06-26
    Accident at Vernal, UT; damage: substantial.
  • 1978-04-01
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal, utility)).
  • 1950-01-27
    N3159E previously assigned to a Aeronca 11AC Chief (s/n 11AC-1497); cancelled.
Overview

About N3159E

N3159E is a Cessna 172N Skyhawk / 172 Skyhawk / 172/180 Conversion, serial number 17271455. The FAA register lists Dinaland Aviation as the registrant in Vernal, Utah. The current certificate of registration was issued on July 21, 2017 and expires on July 31, 2027.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 122 knots and a range of about 440 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal, utility), dated April 1, 1978.

N3159E has 1 accident/incident record on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
122 kt
Range
440 nm
Power / thrust (each)
160
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,390 ft
Landing over 50 ft
1,250 ft
Fuel burn
8 gph

Published figures for the Cessna 172N Skyhawk / 172 Skyhawk / 172/180 Conversion type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2015-06-26 Accident · Vernal, UT Damage: Substantial NTSB · GAA15CA156
Reported aircraft: Cessna 172N
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with an airport sign.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.