N2537K - 1978 Cessna 180K Aircraft Registration

C180

1978 CESSNA 180K

Aircraft Description

N2537K is a 1978 Cessna 180K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Panuski Christopher Louis in Davidson, NC. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 5, 1990. The registration certificate was issued on November 19, 2024. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2537K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A265FA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2537K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.4346, -76.4153 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2537K was last updated on November 19, 2024. 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 N2537K. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
114 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 5, 1990
Classification
Experimental 0 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 19, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
PANUSKI CHRISTOPHER LOUIS
Address
PO BOX 2400
City
DAVIDSON
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28036-6400
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)
50462772
Mode S Code (Hex)
A265FA

Additional Details

Registration
N2537K
Serial Number
18052978
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2031
Last Action Date
November 19, 2024
Last Update Date
November 19, 2024
Unique ID
00123022

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2026 (UTC 14:45:01)
Airport
Latitude
39.542038
Longitude
-76.230787

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC