N2844A - 1953 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1953 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N2844A is a 1953 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Jon K in Adairville, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 13, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on February 2, 2019. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2844A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2DFBC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2844A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.9645, -86.4197 on July 18, 2024. The FAA registry record for N2844A was last updated on July 18, 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 N2844A. 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
1953
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
April 13, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 2, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH JON K
Address
549 SAM MASON RD
City
ADAIRVILLE
State / Zip Code
Kentucky42202-8001
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)
50557674
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2DFBC

Additional Details

Registration
N2844A
Serial Number
30044
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00040413

Last Known Position

Date
July 18, 2024 (UTC 12:15:05)
Airport
Latitude
36.9645
Longitude
-86.419701

Data Source

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

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