N3171D - 1955 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1955 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N3171D is a 1955 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Johnson Donald B in Lino Lakes, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 6, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on February 23, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3171D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A36351 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3171D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.1336, -93.2103 on March 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3171D was last updated on April 13, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 180 Skywagon stands as general aviation's most successful tailwheel aircraft, defining the bush flying category for three decades. First flying in 1952, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a Continental O-470 engine that could carry four to six occupants or equivalent cargo. With its 36-foot wingspan and distinctive conventional landing gear, the 180 proved ideally suited for operations from unpaved airstrips. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, it became the benchmark for backcountry aviation worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C180.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3171D. 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
1955
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
121 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 6, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 23, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
JOHNSON DONALD B
Address
1043 CRYSTAL CT
City
LINO LAKES
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55014-1333
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)
50661521
Mode S Code (Hex)
A36351

Additional Details

Registration
N3171D
Serial Number
31969
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
April 13, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00951583

Last Known Position

Date
April 10, 2026 (UTC 19:11:32)
Airport
Latitude
45.144608
Longitude
-93.196171

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC