N3973D - 1957 Cessna 182A Aircraft Registration

C182

1957 CESSNA 182A

Aircraft Description

N3973D is a 1957 Cessna 182A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Patrick Arthur L in Rome City, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 14, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on October 28, 2022. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N3973D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A49F8F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3973D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.5201, -85.3015 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3973D was last updated on September 9, 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 N3973D. 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
September 14, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 28, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
PATRICK ARTHUR L
Address
4875 E NORTHPORT RD
City
ROME CITY
State / Zip Code
Indiana46784-9714
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)
51117617
Mode S Code (Hex)
A49F8F

Additional Details

Registration
N3973D
Serial Number
34673
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00030784

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 19:50:03)
Airport
Latitude
41.520127
Longitude
-85.301492

Data Source

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

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