N20252 - 1981 Cessna 180K Aircraft Registration

C180

1981 CESSNA 180K

Aircraft Description

N20252 is a 1981 Cessna 180K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Morino William D in Palos Verdes Est, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 6, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on October 4, 2012. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N20252 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A19C93 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N20252 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.8273, -116.5027 on March 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N20252 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 N20252. 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
1981
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
114 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 6, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 4, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
MORINO WILLIAM D
Address
625 VIA DEL MONTE
City
PALOS VERDES EST
State / Zip Code
California90274
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)
50316223
Mode S Code (Hex)
A19C93

Additional Details

Registration
N20252
Serial Number
18053183
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
00001002

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 20:58:13)
Airport
Latitude
33.797012
Longitude
-118.33161

Data Source

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

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