N2261C - 1953 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1953 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N2261C is a 1953 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gandy John W III in Mt Vernon, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 29, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on October 7, 2020. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2261C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1F9C9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2261C was last updated on March 24, 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 N2261C. 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 29, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 7, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
GANDY JOHN W III
Address
1003 S HWY 37
City
MT VERNON
State / Zip Code
Texas75457
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)
50374711
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1F9C9

Additional Details

Registration
N2261C
Serial Number
30561
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00271942

Data Source

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

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