N3389D - 1955 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1955 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N3389D is a 1955 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nelson Catherine F in Riverside, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 19, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on May 27, 2015. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3389D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3B71E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3389D was last tracked by AviatorDB near Flabob Airport (KRIR) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3389D was last updated on May 12, 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 N3389D. 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
December 19, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 27, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
NELSON CATHERINE F
Address
City
RIVERSIDE
State / Zip Code
California
Country

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)
50733436
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3B71E

Additional Details

Registration
N3389D
Serial Number
32187
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00242413

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 17:46:14)
Airport
Latitude
34.33255
Longitude
-117.525292

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC