How many pieces are in the Passenger Plane?

Passenger Plane contains 309 pieces.

What age is the Passenger Plane recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 5-12.

When was the Passenger Plane released?

Passenger Plane was released in 2010.

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🏛 Airport

Set #3181

Passenger Plane

The Passenger Plane is a classic LEGO City set that captures the excitement of air travel.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 5+ · Beginner build Ideal for children and LEGO City fans looking for a simple and enjoyable build.
Build: 309 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $39.99 list price · 12.9¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 251 ratings

Fans appreciate the classic LEGO City design and the set's playability. Some find the build simple and the overall design less detailed compared to newer sets, but it remains a charming and enjoyable set for younger builders and LEGO City enthusiasts.

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The Passenger Plane is a classic LEGO City set that captures the excitement of air travel. Released in 2010, this set offers a fun and accessible building experience, perfect for younger LEGO enthusiasts and those who appreciate the charm of early LEGO City designs. The inclusion of airport personnel and a passenger adds a layer of storytelling to the play experience.

This set is perfect for LEGO City collectors and aviation enthusiasts. The Passenger Plane provides a straightforward but enjoyable build, resulting in a sturdy and swooshable model. It's a great addition to any LEGO City airport layout and offers plenty of play possibilities.

Skip this if you're looking for highly detailed or technically advanced models. While charming, this set lacks the complexity and intricate details found in more recent LEGO aircraft sets. Consider the newer LEGO City passenger planes for a more modern building experience.

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309

Pieces

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Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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5-12

Ages

Build Highlights:

Straightforward construction suitable for younger builders
Emphasis on playability with easy-to-access interior
Classic LEGO City design aesthetic
Includes ground support vehicle for added play value

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Passenger Plane (3181-1) presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired LEGO City set from 2010, it benefits from nostalgia and scarcity. The rising price trend suggests increasing demand among collectors, particularly those focused on completing their LEGO City airport layouts. While not as iconic as some larger sets, its manageable size and recognizable design make it appealing. However, the set isn't particularly rare, and its value appreciation may be gradual rather than explosive. The minifigures are not exclusive, which slightly dampens its investment potential. Overall, it's a decent investment for LEGO City enthusiasts but not a guaranteed high-return asset.

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📖 About This Set

Take off for fun and adventure!

Whether you’re travelling near or far, the big LEGO® City Passenger Plane is just the thing to get you there in speed and style! Do a final check on the plane with the service worker, climb on board to take your seat, and use the airport tow truck to move the plane into position for take-off, unloading or repairs. Includes 3 minifigures.

Includes 3 minifigures: pilot, passenger and service man
Includes plane and tow truck
Plane measures over 15" (38cm) long and over 3" (7cm) tall

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Compared to modern LEGO City airport sets, the Passenger Plane (3181-1) offers a simpler building experience and a more classic design aesthetic. While newer sets may feature more advanced building techniques and detailed interiors, this set's charm lies in its straightforward construction and playability. It's a good choice for those seeking a nostalgic LEGO City experience or a more accessible build for younger children. However, collectors looking for highly detailed or technically advanced models might prefer newer alternatives.

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4 parts

The set includes three minifigures: a pilot, ground crew member, and passenger. These figures are standard LEGO City characters, but they add to the playability and storytelling potential of the set.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 309
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 97 unique parts, 297 pieces
Minifigures: 3

The official piece count includes the 12 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 12× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 4× Yellow

Windscreen 3 x 4 ...

Part #: 2437 1× Trans-Brown

Hinge Panel 6 x 3

Part #: 2440 1× White

Vehicle Base 4 x ...

Part #: 2441 1× Black

Brick 1 x 16

Part #: 2465 2× White

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 2× Black

Wheel 8 x 9 with ...

Part #: 30027b 4× White

Tyre 14 x 9 Smoot...

Part #: 30028 4× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 6× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× White

Part #: 3021 2× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 5× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 7× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Red

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 3× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 6 x 1...

Part #: 30355 1× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 6 x 1...

Part #: 30356 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 1× Green

Cylinder 3 x 6 x ...

Part #: 30360 2× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039pr0013 1× White

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 30503 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 5× Blue

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 4× White

Tile 1 x 2 with J...

Part #: 3069bpr0090 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with R...

Part #: 3069bpr0101 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3183c 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 1× Yellow

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32018 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 2× Black

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 1× Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 32083 6× White

Technic Pin Doubl...

Part #: 32138 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Driving R...

Part #: 32187 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

Part #: 3245b 2× White

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32556 1× Tan

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 4× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 4× White

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Light Bluish Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 1× Light Bluish Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 1× Black

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 3709 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 5× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 6× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794b 1× Blue

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 8× Blue

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× Blue

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3938 1× Red

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× Light Bluish Gray

Equipment Radio [...

Part #: 3962b 1× Black

Technic Gear 16 T...

Part #: 4019 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Seat / Chair 2 x ...

Part #: 4079b 2× Blue

Seat / Chair 2 x ...

Part #: 4079b 7× Yellow

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 4× Blue

Wheel 11 x 8 with...

Part #: 42610 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 2× Blue

Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...

Part #: 43337 2× Yellow

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44302a 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Bag / Briefcase

Part #: 4449 1× Reddish Brown

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44567a 3× Black

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 1× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel 8 x 6

Part #: 4624 6× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 12 x ...

Part #: 47397 1× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 12 x ...

Part #: 47398 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 47457 1× White

Wheel Holder 2 x ...

Part #: 4870 2× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 8 x 3...

Part #: 50304 1× White

Wedge Plate 8 x 3...

Part #: 50305 1× White

Wedge Plate 6 x 3...

Part #: 54383 1× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 6 x 3...

Part #: 54384 1× Light Bluish Gray

Support 2 x 2 x 1...

Part #: 58827 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tyre 14 x 4 Smoot...

Part #: 59895 6× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 1× Trans-Orange

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 60219 6× Blue

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60475a 2× White

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 60601 20× Trans-Light Blue

Window 1 x 4 x 2 ...

Part #: 61345 10× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Green

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Clear

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 61483 1× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...

Part #: 6231 2× Yellow

Windscreen 4 x 4 x 1

Part #: 6238 1× Yellow

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 2× Yellow

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 1× Black

Bar 6L with Stop ...

Part #: 63965 1× White

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 6628 1× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 4× White

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 4× White

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 87082 1× Light Bluish Gray

Aircraft Fuselage...

Part #: 87611 1× Blue

Glass for Aircraf...

Part #: 87612 1× Trans-Light Blue

Aircraft Fuselage...

Part #: 87613 1× White

Tail 12 x 2 x 5

Part #: 87614 1× Blue

Aircraft Fuselage...

Part #: 87615 1× Blue

Aircraft Fuselage...

Part #: 87616 1× Blue

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 89504 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Tyre 17.5 x 6 wit...

Part #: 92409 2× Black

This set features a good selection of white and blue bricks and slopes, ideal for building aircraft and other vehicles. The trans-light blue windows are also a valuable addition to any LEGO collection.

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💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Light Blue Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 2 Flat (20x) $4.00

White Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (12x) $1.80

White Window 1 x 4 x 2 Plane, Hollow Studs, Single Hole Top and Bottom for Glass (10x) $2.50

Blue Slope Inverted 45° 6 x 4 Double with 4 x 4 Recessed and 3 Holes (6x) $1.50

Black Tyre 14 x 4 Smooth Small Single [New Style] (6x) $3.00

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$12.80

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Convert into a cargo plane or private jet

🏙 Expand the airport with additional buildings and vehicles

🚢 Rebuild into a seaplane or flying boat

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AustrianBrickFan provides mixed reviews of the LEGO 3181 Passenger Plane, praising its value as an airport add-on for younger kids, giving it an 8/10. However, they criticize the red plates on the bottom and consider it a downgrade compared to the 2007 version (7893), noting fewer features.

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📖 Building Instructions 4

BI 3005/60 - 3181 V. 29 2/2

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BI 3005/60 - 3181 V. 39 2/2

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BI 3010/24 - 3181 V.29 1/2

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

309

Official Piece Count

297

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 12 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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