N3449Y - 1968 Cessna 180H Aircraft Registration

C180

1968 CESSNA 180H

Aircraft Description

N3449Y is a 1968 Cessna 180H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Melchior I J in Sandy, UT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 13, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on November 18, 2015. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3449Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3CFD4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3449Y was last tracked by AviatorDB near Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3449Y was last updated on June 23, 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 N3449Y. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180H
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
May 13, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 18, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
MELCHIOR I J
Address
2136 SILVERSTONE CIR
City
SANDY
State / Zip Code
Utah84093
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)
50747724
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3CFD4

Additional Details

Registration
N3449Y
Serial Number
18051949
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00302553

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 14:55:27)
Airport
Latitude
40.514008
Longitude
-111.97876

Data Source

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

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