N3581 - 1961 Cessna 180D Aircraft Registration

C180

1961 CESSNA 180D

Aircraft Description

N3581 is a 1961 Cessna 180D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lewis L Dwight Jr in Lopez Island, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 19, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on September 26, 2007. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3581 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A40500 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3581 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Anacortes Airport (K74S) on March 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3581 was last updated on May 19, 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 N3581. 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
1961
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180D
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
July 19, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 26, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
LEWIS L DWIGHT JR
Address
200 DAISY LN
City
LOPEZ ISLAND
State / Zip Code
Washington98261-8502
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)
51002400
Mode S Code (Hex)
A40500

Additional Details

Registration
N3581
Serial Number
18051056
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00782973

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 19:44:12)
Airport
Latitude
48.478683
Longitude
-122.937646

Data Source

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

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