N2872A - 1953 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1953 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N2872A is a 1953 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ardmore Aviation LLC in Russell Twp, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 30, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 18, 2019. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2872A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2EA9B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2872A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.6840, -81.3897 on July 25, 2025. The FAA registry record for N2872A was last updated on September 15, 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 N2872A. 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
March 30, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 18, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
ARDMORE AVIATION LLC
Address
8861 MUSIC ST
City
RUSSELL TWP
State / Zip Code
Ohio44072-9667
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)
50565233
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2EA9B

Additional Details

Registration
N2872A
Serial Number
30072
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00570166

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 20:45:44)
Airport
Latitude
41.210927
Longitude
-81.240838

Data Source

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

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