N3647C - 1954 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1954 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N3647C is a 1954 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Kristopher D in Wickenburg, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 28, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 26, 2017. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3647C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A41E78 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3647C was last updated on January 22, 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 N3647C. 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
January 28, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 26, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH KRISTOPHER D
Address
835 S 335TH AVE
City
WICKENBURG
State / Zip Code
Arizona85390-2617
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)
51017170
Mode S Code (Hex)
A41E78

Additional Details

Registration
N3647C
Serial Number
31145
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00183213

Data Source

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

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