N388W - 1956 Cessna 182A Aircraft Registration

C182

1956 CESSNA 182A

Aircraft Description

N388W is a 1956 Cessna 182A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Auza Joseph in Casa Grande, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 20, 2018. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N388W is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A47AF6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N388W was last updated on April 21, 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 N388W. 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
1956
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182A
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 7, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 20, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
AUZA JOSEPH
Address
353 E WILEY WAY
City
CASA GRANDE
State / Zip Code
Arizona85122-6240
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)
51075366
Mode S Code (Hex)
A47AF6

Additional Details

Registration
N388W
Serial Number
33876
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00650504

Data Source

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

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