N3890C - 1954 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1954 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N3890C is a 1954 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brandt Robert C in Schaumburg, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 12, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on April 28, 1999. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3890C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A47F14 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3890C was last tracked by AviatorDB near Dupage Airport (KDPA) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3890C was last updated on October 20, 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 N3890C. 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
September 12, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 28, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
BRANDT ROBERT C
Address
1933 WESTON LANE
City
SCHAUMBURG
State / Zip Code
Illinois60193
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)
51077424
Mode S Code (Hex)
A47F14

Additional Details

Registration
N3890C
Serial Number
31038
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00940504

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 20:14:59)
Airport
Latitude
41.918289
Longitude
-88.285571

Data Source

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

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