N2479C - 1954 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1954 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N2479C is a 1954 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to to The Wind LLC in Salmon, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 26, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 3, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2479C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A24D96 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2479C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.5315, -116.4983 on February 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2479C was last updated on March 3, 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 N2479C. 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
1954
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 26, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 3, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
TO THE WIND LLC
Address
319 S SAINT CHARLES ST
City
SALMON
State / Zip Code
Idaho83467-4163
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)
50446626
Mode S Code (Hex)
A24D96

Additional Details

Registration
N2479C
Serial Number
30779
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00762762

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 13:31:17)
Airport
Latitude
40.798148
Longitude
-111.549121

Data Source

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

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