N2643K - 1978 Cessna 180K Aircraft Registration

C180

1978 CESSNA 180K

Aircraft Description

N2643K is a 1978 Cessna 180K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Washington Walt W in Collierville, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 22, 1978. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2643K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A290A4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2643K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.8804, -89.4467 on March 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2643K was last updated on January 12, 2022. 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 N2643K. 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
December 22, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
WASHINGTON WALT W
Address
964 AUTUMN OAKS CIR
City
COLLIERVILLE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee38017-3202
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)
50510244
Mode S Code (Hex)
A290A4

Additional Details

Registration
N2643K
Serial Number
18053023
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
January 12, 2022
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00793312

Last Known Position

Date
April 22, 2026 (UTC 16:08:19)
Airport
Latitude
33.665368
Longitude
-87.699909

Data Source

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

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