N3281D - 1955 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1955 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N3281D is a 1955 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Oklahoma Land And Cattle Company in Tulsa, OK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 16, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on October 5, 1990. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3281D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A38E87 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3281D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.0359, -96.5129 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3281D was last updated on May 26, 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 N3281D. 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
September 16, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 20, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
RICHARDSON JOHN DAVID
Address
13405 COUNTRY RUN DR
City
WILLIS
State / Zip Code
Texas77318-3321
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)
50707207
Mode S Code (Hex)
A38E87

Additional Details

Registration
N3281D
Serial Number
32079
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2033
Last Action Date
April 20, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00142003

Last Known Position

Date
April 23, 2026 (UTC 19:09:31)
Airport
Latitude
29.907486
Longitude
-96.944785

Data Source

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

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