N252KC - Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N252KC is a Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Patton Steven W in Fayetteville, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 30, 1984. The registration certificate was issued on June 5, 2018. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N252KC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A25FD0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N252KC was last updated on May 19, 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 N252KC. 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
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
October 30, 1984
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 5, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
PATTON STEVEN W
Address
2879 N OLD DOMINION WAY
City
FAYETTEVILLE
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72703-4849
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50457720
Mode S Code (Hex)
A25FD0

Additional Details

Registration
N252KC
Serial Number
30964
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00220954

Data Source

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

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