N2784X - 1965 Cessna 180H Aircraft Registration

C180

1965 CESSNA 180H

Aircraft Description

N2784X is a 1965 Cessna 180H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gillett Welles III in Horseheads, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 2, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on March 6, 1997. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2784X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2C72E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2784X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.8802, -77.2551 on February 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2784X was last updated on September 9, 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 N2784X. 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
July 2, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 6, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
GILLETT WELLES III
Address
PO BOX 448
City
HORSEHEADS
State / Zip Code
New York14845-0448
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)
50543456
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2C72E

Additional Details

Registration
N2784X
Serial Number
18051584
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00820233

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 18:12:30)
Airport
Latitude
41.99501
Longitude
-77.278207

Data Source

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

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