N3896D - 1957 Cessna 182A Aircraft Registration

C182

1957 CESSNA 182A

Aircraft Description

N3896D is a 1957 Cessna 182A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mills Air Service INC in Marstons Mills, MA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 21, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on December 5, 2017. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3896D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A47FE7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3896D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.6693, -70.2804 on July 14, 2025. The FAA registry record for N3896D was last updated on April 7, 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 N3896D. 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
1957
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
August 21, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 5, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
MILLS AIR SERVICE INC
Address
1000 RACE LN
City
MARSTONS MILLS
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts02648-1101
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)
51077747
Mode S Code (Hex)
A47FE7

Additional Details

Registration
N3896D
Serial Number
34596
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00150534

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 20:24:56)
Airport
Latitude
41.726773
Longitude
-70.409972

Data Source

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

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