N2856K - 1979 Cessna 180K Aircraft Registration

C180

1979 CESSNA 180K

Aircraft Description

N2856K is a 1979 Cessna 180K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Regent Trust Corp Trustee in Wichita, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 17, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on December 9, 2022. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2856K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2E3C2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2856K was last updated on June 28, 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 N2856K. 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
1979
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
114 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 17, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 9, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
REGENT TRUST CORP TRUSTEE
Address
7804 E FUNSTON ST STE 210
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
Kansas67207-3107
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)
50561702
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2E3C2

Additional Details

Registration
N2856K
Serial Number
18053099
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
June 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00430463

Data Source

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

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