N3174D - 1955 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1955 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N3174D is a 1955 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Carlson Benjamin in Yelm, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 13, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 30, 2018. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3174D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A363BA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3174D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.8482, -122.5345 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3174D was last updated on May 12, 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 N3174D. 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
July 13, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 30, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
CARLSON BENJAMIN
Address
19611 COUGAR MOUNTAIN AIRPORT RD
City
YELM
State / Zip Code
Washington98597-9080
Country

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)
50661672
Mode S Code (Hex)
A363BA

Additional Details

Registration
N3174D
Serial Number
31972
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00251623

Last Known Position

Date
April 27, 2026 (UTC 00:34:32)
Airport
Latitude
43.536209
Longitude
-123.030715

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC