N3612C - 1954 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1954 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N3612C is a 1954 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lipka Will in Center Point, TX. The registration certificate was issued on September 23, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3612C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A412A4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3612C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.9933, -99.0794 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3612C was last updated on September 23, 2025. 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 N3612C. 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
1954
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180
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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 23, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
LIPKA WILL
Address
1446 ELM PASS RD
City
CENTER POINT
State / Zip Code
Texas78010-5585
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)
51011244
Mode S Code (Hex)
A412A4

Additional Details

Registration
N3612C
Serial Number
31110
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 23, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00100838

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 01:22:11)
Airport
Latitude
29.980682
Longitude
-99.088709

Data Source

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

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