N3573U - 1963 Cessna 182F Aircraft Registration

C182

1963 CESSNA 182F

Aircraft Description

N3573U is a 1963 Cessna 182F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Higginson James E in Bellingham, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 6, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on February 4, 1985. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3573U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A401A2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3573U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.8921, -122.4775 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3573U was last updated on October 7, 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 N3573U. 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
August 6, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 4, 1985

Registered Owner

Name
HIGGINSON JAMES E
Address
4275 VINING RD
City
BELLINGHAM
State / Zip Code
Washington98226-8702
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)
51000642
Mode S Code (Hex)
A401A2

Additional Details

Registration
N3573U
Serial Number
18254973
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
October 7, 2023
Unique ID
00122943

Last Known Position

Date
May 28, 2026 (UTC 05:16:28)
Airport
Latitude
48.810516
Longitude
-122.537278

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC