N3538U - 1963 Cessna 182F Aircraft Registration

C182

1963 CESSNA 182F

Aircraft Description

N3538U is a 1963 Cessna 182F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Van Bilsen Aero LLC in Boise, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 8, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3538U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3F375 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3538U was last tracked by AviatorDB near Falcon Field (KFFZ) on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3538U was last updated on September 6, 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 N3538U. 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
July 8, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 31, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
VAN BILSEN AERO LLC
Address
3046 E NATURE DR
City
BOISE
State / Zip Code
Idaho83706-6918
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)
50771565
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3F375

Additional Details

Registration
N3538U
Serial Number
18254938
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 6, 2023
Last Update Date
September 6, 2023
Unique ID
00222843

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 23:59:52)
Airport
Latitude
42.146441
Longitude
-114.682511

Data Source

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

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