N2718X - 1965 Cessna 180H Aircraft Registration

C180

1965 CESSNA 180H

Aircraft Description

N2718X is a 1965 Cessna 180H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Poirier Theodore N in Biddeford, ME. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 15, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on April 28, 2017. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2718X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2ADB9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2718X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.5227, -70.5164 on February 5, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2718X was last updated on October 20, 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 N2718X. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180H
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
March 15, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 28, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
POIRIER THEODORE N
Address
206 RIVER RD
City
BIDDEFORD
State / Zip Code
Maine04005-9326
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)
50526671
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2ADB9

Additional Details

Registration
N2718X
Serial Number
18051518
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00843582

Last Known Position

Date
February 5, 2026 (UTC 15:44:41)
Airport
Latitude
43.522659
Longitude
-70.516386

Data Source

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

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