N3556Y - 1962 Cessna 182F Aircraft Registration

C182

1962 CESSNA 182F

Aircraft Description

N3556Y is a 1962 Cessna 182F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lodestar Aviation LLC in Mooresville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 10, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on June 29, 2022. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3556Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3FAA1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3556Y was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.6461, -80.9369 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3556Y was last updated on August 11, 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 N3556Y. 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
1962
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
December 10, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 29, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
LODESTAR AVIATION LLC
Address
148 MONARCH LN
City
MOORESVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28115-7700
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)
50775241
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3FAA1

Additional Details

Registration
N3556Y
Serial Number
18254456
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
August 11, 2023
Unique ID
00442893

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 17:08:01)
Airport
Latitude
35.633514
Longitude
-80.918484

Data Source

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

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