N3261M - 1998 Cessna 182S Aircraft Registration

C182

1998 CESSNA 182S

Aircraft Description

N3261M is a 1998 Cessna 182S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dyas Chris in Fairhope, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 30, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on November 23, 2020. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N3261M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A38721 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3261M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.4489, -87.7082 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3261M was last updated on April 1, 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 N3261M. 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
1998
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 30, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 23, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
DYAS CHRIS
Address
19081 SCENIC HIGHWAY 98
City
FAIRHOPE
State / Zip Code
Alabama36532-6836
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50703441
Mode S Code (Hex)
A38721

Additional Details

Registration
N3261M
Serial Number
18280347
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00193806

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 16:39:54)
Airport
Latitude
26.591337
Longitude
-82.197858

Data Source

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

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