N3455Y - 1968 Cessna 180H Aircraft Registration

C180

1968 CESSNA 180H

Aircraft Description

N3455Y is a 1968 Cessna 180H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kimmel James W in Fountain Hills, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 11, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on February 11, 2021. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3455Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3D2FF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3455Y was last tracked by AviatorDB near Falcon Field (KFFZ) on March 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3455Y was last updated on April 21, 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 N3455Y. 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
June 11, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 11, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
KIMMEL JAMES W
Address
17105 E LA MONTANA DR # 208
City
FOUNTAIN HILLS
State / Zip Code
Arizona85268
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)
50751377
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3D2FF

Additional Details

Registration
N3455Y
Serial Number
18051955
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00842563

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 17:31:30)
Airport
Latitude
33.454719
Longitude
-111.73589

Data Source

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

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