N1559C - 1953 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1953 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N1559C is a 1953 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hardee David B in Smyrna, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 30, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 22, 2003. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N1559C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0E058 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1559C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.9872, -83.9373 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1559C was last updated on June 16, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 180 Skywagon stands as general aviation's most successful tailwheel aircraft, defining the bush flying category for three decades. First flying in 1952, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a Continental O-470 engine that could carry four to six occupants or equivalent cargo. With its 36-foot wingspan and distinctive conventional landing gear, the 180 proved ideally suited for operations from unpaved airstrips. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, it became the benchmark for backcountry aviation worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C180.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1559C. 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
1953
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
121 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 30, 1956
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 22, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
HARDEE DAVID B
Address
4916 SEMINARY RD
City
SMYRNA
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37167-5439
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)
50160130
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0E058

Additional Details

Registration
N1559C
Serial Number
30259
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00150910

Last Known Position

Date
April 22, 2026 (UTC 00:10:02)
Airport
Latitude
33.97934
Longitude
-83.938574

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC