N2728X - 1965 Cessna 180H Aircraft Registration

C180

1965 CESSNA 180H

Aircraft Description

N2728X is a 1965 Cessna 180H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Usda Forest Service Fepp in Trenton, NJ. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 30, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on October 26, 1988. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2728X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2B170 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2728X was last updated on June 16, 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 N2728X. 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
April 30, 1973
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 26, 1988

Registered Owner

Name
USDA FOREST SERVICE FEPP
Address
NEW JERSEY FOREST FIRE SERVICE
PO BOX 420 501-04 EAST STATE ST
City
TRENTON
State / Zip Code
New Jersey08625-0420
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)
50530560
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2B170

Additional Details

Registration
N2728X
Serial Number
18051528
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00720033

Data Source

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

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