N3251D - Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N3251D is a Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to E S P Aviation LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 1, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on September 4, 2013. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3251D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A38362 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3251D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.7349, -81.6081 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3251D was last updated on November 21, 2025. 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 N3251D. 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
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
September 1, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 4, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
E S P AVIATION LLC
Address
108 W 13TH ST
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19801-1145
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)
50701542
Mode S Code (Hex)
A38362

Additional Details

Registration
N3251D
Serial Number
32049
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
November 21, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00671893

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2026 (UTC 15:50:24)
Airport
Latitude
28.741653
Longitude
-81.612044

Data Source

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

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