N2648Y - 1955 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1955 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N2648Y is a 1955 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hughes E Chris in Charleston, WV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 28, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 25, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2648Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A29160 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2648Y was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.3731, -81.5932 on July 23, 2025. The FAA registry record for N2648Y was last updated on March 1, 2026. 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 N2648Y. 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
1955
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
February 28, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 25, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
HUGHES E CHRIS
Address
1800 ROUNDHILL RD APT 603
City
CHARLESTON
State / Zip Code
West Virginia25314-1555
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)
50510540
Mode S Code (Hex)
A29160

Additional Details

Registration
N2648Y
Serial Number
31676
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 1, 2026
Last Update Date
October 25, 2024
Unique ID
00351365

Last Known Position

Date
July 23, 2025 (UTC 23:20:45)
Airport
Latitude
38.3731
Longitude
-81.593201

Data Source

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

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