N3448U - 1963 Cessna 182F Aircraft Registration

C182

1963 CESSNA 182F

Aircraft Description

N3448U is a 1963 Cessna 182F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to High Planes Flyers INC in Fort Collins, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 17, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on September 10, 2014. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3448U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3CFAD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3448U was last tracked by AviatorDB near Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3448U was last updated on March 17, 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 N3448U. 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
1963
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 17, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 10, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
HIGH PLANES FLYERS INC
Address
643 WARREN LNDG
City
FORT COLLINS
State / Zip Code
Colorado80525-3114
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)
50747655
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3CFAD

Additional Details

Registration
N3448U
Serial Number
18254848
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00102553

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 19:59:32)
Airport
Latitude
40.467499
Longitude
-105.019836

Data Source

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

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