N1728C - 1953 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1953 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N1728C is a 1953 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Masek Lawrence J in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 10, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 24, 2005. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N1728C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1240E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1728C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.7149, -81.6773 on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1728C was last updated on April 21, 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 N1728C. 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
October 10, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 24, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
MASEK LAWRENCE J
Address
2061 FOREST EDGE DR
City
CUYAHOGA FALLS
State / Zip Code
Ohio44223-3366
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)
50222016
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1240E

Additional Details

Registration
N1728C
Serial Number
30428
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00892340

Last Known Position

Date
February 14, 2026 (UTC 23:00:58)
Airport
Latitude
26.714905
Longitude
-81.677338

Data Source

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

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