N3273S - 1964 Cessna 182G Aircraft Registration

C182

1964 CESSNA 182G

Aircraft Description

N3273S is a 1964 Cessna 182G, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hepfer John E DBA in Midland, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 10, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on September 29, 2015. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3273S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A38B23 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3273S was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.5933, -79.0962 on March 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3273S was last updated on June 10, 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 N3273S. 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
1964
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182G
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 10, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 29, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
HEPFER JOHN E DBA
Address
PO BOX 61327
City
MIDLAND
State / Zip Code
Texas79711-1327
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)
50705443
Mode S Code (Hex)
A38B23

Additional Details

Registration
N3273S
Serial Number
18255773
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00911973

Last Known Position

Date
March 7, 2026 (UTC 19:00:53)
Airport
Latitude
35.593329
Longitude
-79.096245

Data Source

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

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