N3427V - 1948 Cessna 190 Aircraft Registration

C190

1948 CESSNA 190

Aircraft Description

N3427V is a 1948 Cessna 190, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Howker John A in Louisville, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 9, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 5, 2012. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N3427V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3C81D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3427V was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 190 was a post-World War II business aircraft that bridged the gap between civilian and commercial aviation during America's economic boom. First flown in 1947, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane powered by a Continental W670-23 radial engine, seating five passengers in its all-metal fuselage. Measuring approximately 25 feet in length, the aircraft offered versatile performance on wheels, floats, or skis. Exactly 233 examples were manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company between 1947 and 1954. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C190.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3427V. 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
1948
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
190
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C190190
Cruise Speed
147 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 9, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 5, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
HOWKER JOHN A
Address
3518 PIROGUE RD
City
LOUISVILLE
State / Zip Code
Kentucky40299-1557
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
W670 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50744035
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3C81D

Additional Details

Registration
N3427V
Serial Number
7128
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00582483

Data Source

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

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