Registry / Naval Aircraft Factory / N3N-3 / N9181R

Own N9181R?

Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

+ Submit ownership claim →

We won't display your email publicly.

Helpful: bill of sale, registration certificate, insurance dec page. Names are auto-matched too — many claims auto-verify without a document.

Claims auto-verify when your name matches the FAA registrant. Otherwise an admin reviews — usually within 1 business day.

N9181R V

Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · 1942 · Van Nuys, CA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N9181R is a 1942 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (serial 4363), registered to Air Center Aviation Inc (corporation) in Van Nuys, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from December 1985 (40 years ago). It carries a Wright 760A B D E&ET engine rated at 250 hp, the engine on 23% of registered Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ACB6EE. It is one of 145 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 aircraft on the FAA registry. Air Center Aviation Inc holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Air Center Aviation Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Van Nuys, CA
Serial number
4363
Year built
1942 · 84 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ACB6EE · 53133356 octal
Certificate issued
Oct 24, 2017
Airworthiness date
Dec 12, 1985
Last FAA activity
Mar 24, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2027
FAA region
4

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Wright 760A B D E&ET
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
250 hp
Power per seat
125 hp
FAA engine code
67009

30 of the 132 registered Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 carry this engine (23%), across 15 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

Community facts about N9181R

Reported by pilots, owners and enthusiasts — community-reported and admin-checked before they publish. Always verify anything important against the aircraft's records.

Add a fact about N9181R

Your email is used only to notify you about your submission — it's never shown publicly.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Be the first to share what you know about N9181R.

Share your experience with N9181R

Help other pilots, buyers and curious aviators. Reviews appear after a quick admin check.

+ Add detailed ratings (optional)
About your time with N9181R (specific to this airplane — helps other pilots)
Would you fly this airplane again?
Recommended for (pick any)

20–2,000 characters

We won't display your email publicly.

No reviews yet — be the first.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Own N9181R? Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

Flight history & live tracking

ICAO24: acb6ee
No flight data on file yet for N9181R.
Queries adsb.lol — works only if N9181R is broadcasting ADS-B right now. Daily sweep at 04:43 MST · external trackers above for guaranteed live data.
📸 Upload a photo of N9181R

We won't display your email publicly.

Up to 10 photos per aircraft per uploader. Photos appear after admin approval.

Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 6120202

Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 82 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 67009

Manufacturer: Wright
Model: 760A B D E&ET
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 250 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N9181R
Serial Number: 4363
Year Manufactured: 1942
ACFTREF Code: 6120202
Engine Code: 67009
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Documents & resources

Commonly available reference sources for the Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3. Always confirm against the manufacturer's current, authoritative publication for your specific aircraft.

View the Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 model overview, reviews & photos →

These are commonly available reference sources. FerryFlight Hub does not provide sample or generated documents on this page.

FerryFlight Hub is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any aircraft manufacturer, the FAA, or any document publisher. References are NOT for operational, navigational, or flight-planning use — always rely on the current, FAA-approved documentation for the specific aircraft. We link to official or publicly available sources and do not host or redistribute copyrighted material. Provided "as is," without warranty of any kind as to accuracy, completeness, or currency.

Report a problem with this document (wrong fitment, outdated, or copyright / takedown) · Full document policy

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53133356
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ACB6EE

Registrant

Air Center Aviation Inc
Corporation
View all 3 aircraft registered to this owner →
16231 Waterman Dr
Van Nuys, CA, 914061230
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 24, 2017
Airworthiness Dec 12, 1985
Expiration Oct 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 24, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

Calculate Performance

Calculate density altitude, takeoff roll, and climb performance for a Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 at any airport.

Airport Performance Calculator

Pre-filled with N3N-3 performance data

Need to ferry this aircraft?

FerryFlight connects you with experienced ferry pilots for domestic and international delivery flights.

Get a Quote

Other Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 registrations