N2420S - 1962 Cessna 180E Aircraft Registration

C180

1962 CESSNA 180E

Aircraft Description

N2420S is a 1962 Cessna 180E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nighthawk INC in Dallas, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 21, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on January 16, 2004. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2420S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A239D6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2420S was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.1670, -97.8501 on February 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2420S was last updated on August 4, 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 N2420S. 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
1962
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180E
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
May 21, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 16, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
NIGHTHAWK INC
Address
4036 GLENRIDGE RD
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
Texas75220-6308
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)
50434726
Mode S Code (Hex)
A239D6

Additional Details

Registration
N2420S
Serial Number
18051139
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00272562

Last Known Position

Date
February 21, 2026 (UTC 15:07:39)
Airport
Latitude
33.167026
Longitude
-97.850068

Data Source

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

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