N2590K - 1978 Cessna 180K Aircraft Registration

C180

1978 CESSNA 180K

Aircraft Description

N2590K is a 1978 Cessna 180K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hilltop Aviation Group LLC in Jay, ME. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 22, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on April 8, 2016. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2590K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A27B4F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2590K was last updated on July 28, 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 N2590K. 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 22, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 8, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
HILLTOP AVIATION GROUP LLC
Address
PO BOX 89
City
JAY
State / Zip Code
Maine04239-0089
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)
50475517
Mode S Code (Hex)
A27B4F

Additional Details

Registration
N2590K
Serial Number
18053006
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00893152

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC