N3165U - 1963 Cessna 182F Aircraft Registration

C182

1963 CESSNA 182F

Aircraft Description

N3165U is a 1963 Cessna 182F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Metz Martin A in Phoenix, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 9, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on September 2, 1999. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3165U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A36035 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3165U was last tracked by AviatorDB near Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (KDVT) on March 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3165U was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 182 Skylane, one of general aviation's most enduring four-seat aircraft, has maintained continuous production for over six decades since its introduction in 1956. A high-wing, single-engine monoplane powered by a 230-horsepower Continental or Lycoming engine, the 182 seats four passengers and features tricycle landing gear for improved ground handling. With a gross weight of up to 3,100 pounds and service ceiling exceeding 19,000 feet, it was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C182.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3165U. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1963
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 9, 1963
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 2, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
METZ MARTIN A
Address
907 W CAMPO BELLO DR
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
Arizona85023-2627
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50660065
Mode S Code (Hex)
A36035

Additional Details

Registration
N3165U
Serial Number
18254565
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00351613

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 13:08:00)
Airport
Latitude
35.127136
Longitude
-111.683368

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC