N2597K - 1978 Cessna 180K Aircraft Registration

C180

1978 CESSNA 180K

Aircraft Description

N2597K is a 1978 Cessna 180K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Crossno James in Fulshear, TX. The registration certificate was issued on April 29, 2022. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2597K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A27C44 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2597K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.0868, -97.0446 on July 31, 2025. The FAA registry record for N2597K 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 N2597K. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 29, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
CROSSNO JAMES
Address
31111 RIVERLAKE RD
City
FULSHEAR
State / Zip Code
Texas77441-3827
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)
50476104
Mode S Code (Hex)
A27C44

Additional Details

Registration
N2597K
Serial Number
18053010
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
April 14, 2026
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00313152

Last Known Position

Date
July 31, 2025 (UTC 20:08:25)
Airport
Latitude
28.0868
Longitude
-97.044601

Data Source

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

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