# N3473U: 1963 Cessna 182F, registration cancelled 2020-04-08

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: April 8, 2020
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Cessna 182F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182f) (registry code 2072714)
- Engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A13) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 18254873
- Year built: 1963
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: June 6, 1963
- Certificate issued: October 9, 2019
- Last registry action: October 9, 2019
- Mode S code: A3DA23
- Owner when cancelled: [Schmitt Rudy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHMITT%20RUDY)
- Location: [Bulverde, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bulverde)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 29.7657° N, 98.4358° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 78163, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3473U
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3473U
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3473U-2020-04-08

From the FAA registry file of November 12, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Cessna 182F: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182f.md

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN20CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA047), Dec 30, 2019: Cessna 182 (N3473U), Robstown, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to set the friction lock on the throttle before hand propping the engine, which allowed the airplane to move forward and impact a credit card machine. Contributing to the accident…

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20191229019939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191229019939A), Dec 29, 2019: Cessna 182F (N3473U), Robstown, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot was heading back to home base zuehl airport (1TE4) marion, Texas. From Robstown, Texas. Pilot decided to refuel at Robstown Airport (krbo) at 5:40 pm.…
- [Incident 20001029031859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001029031859I), Oct 29, 2000: Cessna 182F (N3473U), Washington, PA, Minor damage. (-23)The plot stated: during taxi to run up area, applied brakes, a/c turned right. Immediate action full left rudder and full brakes. A/c continued to turn to…

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