| Tail Number / N-Number | N3897C |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 180 |
| Year Built | 1954 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 31045 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 121 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | KING BRUCE J |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 902 SW WAKONDA BEACH RD |
| City | WALDPORT |
| State | OR |
| Zip Code | 97394-9041 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-08-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1989-12-01 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-05 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51100011 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A48009 |