N1724C - 1953 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1953 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N1724C is a 1953 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lentz Walter E in Duncan, OK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 5, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on December 13, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N1724C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A12382 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1724C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.4121, -97.7656 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1724C was last updated on December 13, 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 N1724C. 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 5, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 13, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
LENTZ WALTER E
Address
745 E CAMELBACK RD
City
DUNCAN
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma73533-5295
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)
50221602
Mode S Code (Hex)
A12382

Additional Details

Registration
N1724C
Serial Number
30424
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2030
Last Action Date
December 13, 2023
Last Update Date
December 13, 2023
Unique ID
00952350

Last Known Position

Date
March 20, 2026 (UTC 18:38:17)
Airport
Latitude
34.412109
Longitude
-97.765596

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC