N3343F - 1966 Cessna 182J Aircraft Registration

C182

1966 CESSNA 182J

Aircraft Description

N3343F is a 1966 Cessna 182J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lutes Ralph E in Shipshewana, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 18, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on March 29, 1985. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3343F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3A772 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3343F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.0538, -85.2486 on March 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3343F was last updated on September 9, 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 N3343F. 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
1966
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182J
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 18, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 29, 1985

Registered Owner

Name
LUTES RALPH E
Address
8845W 350N
City
SHIPSHEWANA
State / Zip Code
Indiana46565
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)
50723562
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3A772

Additional Details

Registration
N3343F
Serial Number
18257343
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00591954

Last Known Position

Date
March 8, 2026 (UTC 20:38:58)
Airport
Latitude
42.053787
Longitude
-85.2486

Data Source

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

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