N1653C - 1953 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1953 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N1653C is a 1953 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Loveness Ghyrn E in Cave Creek, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 14, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on September 17, 2014. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N1653C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A10705 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1653C was last tracked by AviatorDB near Palo Alto Airport (KPAO) on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1653C was last updated on May 31, 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 N1653C. 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
July 14, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 17, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
LOVENESS GHYRN E
Address
39900 N 50TH ST APT 9
City
CAVE CREEK
State / Zip Code
Arizona85331-8005
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)
50203405
Mode S Code (Hex)
A10705

Additional Details

Registration
N1653C
Serial Number
30353
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
May 31, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00072160

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 18:52:21)
Airport
Latitude
37.456862
Longitude
-122.113739

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC