N2238C - 1953 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1953 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N2238C is a 1953 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gorham Wendy J in Grand Rapids, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 18, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 4, 1998. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2238C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1EF99 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2238C was last tracked by AviatorDB near Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2238C was last updated on September 15, 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 N2238C. 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
April 18, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 4, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
GORHAM WENDY J
Address
1807 SW 3RD AVE
City
GRAND RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55744-4117
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)
50367631
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1EF99

Additional Details

Registration
N2238C
Serial Number
30538
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00341842

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 17:56:16)
Airport
Latitude
46.859483
Longitude
-93.360786

Data Source

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

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