N333AW - 1973 Cessna 188B Aircraft Registration

C188

1973 CESSNA 188B

Aircraft Description

N333AW is a 1973 Cessna 188B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vortex Aircrafts INC in Bronx, NY. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 29, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on January 27, 2025. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N333AW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3A109 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N333AW was last updated on January 27, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 188 AgWagon was the first purpose-built agricultural aircraft designed specifically for crop dusting and spraying operations, transforming aerial application from makeshift conversions to professional equipment. First flown on February 19, 1965, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by Continental piston engines ranging from 230 to 310 horsepower, equipped with chemical hoppers holding 200 to 280 gallons. Spanning nearly two decades of production, 3,976 aircraft were manufactured across four variants 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 C188.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N333AW. 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
1973
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
188B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C188188 AgWagon
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 29, 1973
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 27, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
VORTEX AIRCRAFTS INC
Address
777 MACE AVE APT 6E
City
BRONX
State / Zip Code
New York10467-9120
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)
50720411
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3A109

Additional Details

Registration
N333AW
Serial Number
18801215
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
January 31, 2032
Last Action Date
January 27, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00720117

Data Source

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

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