N1645C - 1953 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1953 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N1645C is a 1953 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Roach Aviation LLC in Longview, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 17, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on September 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N1645C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A10394 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1645C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.9724, -96.8317 on May 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1645C was last updated on September 12, 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 80,402 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 N1645C. 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
January 17, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 12, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ROACH AVIATION LLC
Address
3446 COUNTRY CLUB RD E
City
LONGVIEW
State / Zip Code
Texas75602-6631
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)
50201624
Mode S Code (Hex)
A10394

Additional Details

Registration
N1645C
Serial Number
30345
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2030
Last Action Date
September 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00422140

Last Known Position

Date
May 17, 2026 (UTC 21:03:17)
Airport
Latitude
32.972397
Longitude
-96.831683

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC