N3244D - 1955 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1955 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N3244D is a 1955 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brooks Laura in Palmer, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 29, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on January 31, 2022. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3244D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A38014 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3244D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.7052, -122.1412 on March 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3244D was last updated on July 7, 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 N3244D. 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 29, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 31, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
BROOKS LAURA
Address
3680 S SKY RANCH LOOP
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99645-9008
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)
50700024
Mode S Code (Hex)
A38014

Additional Details

Registration
N3244D
Serial Number
32042
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00751883

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 20:58:04)
Airport
Latitude
61.554767
Longitude
-149.157308

Data Source

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

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