N2872K - 1979 Cessna 180K Aircraft Registration

C180

1979 CESSNA 180K

Aircraft Description

N2872K is a 1979 Cessna 180K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to R N Geraci LLC in Lutz, FL. This aircraft holds a special flight permit airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 22, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on June 25, 2007. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N2872K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2EAA4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2872K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.4721, -82.4485 on January 30, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2872K was last updated on March 10, 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 N2872K. 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
March 22, 2001
Classification
Special Flight Permit 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 25, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
R N GERACI LLC
Address
PO BOX 510
City
LUTZ
State / Zip Code
Florida33548-0510
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50565244
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2EAA4

Additional Details

Registration
N2872K
Serial Number
18053108
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00950583

Last Known Position

Date
May 4, 2026 (UTC 19:21:30)
Airport
Latitude
28.493317
Longitude
-82.46528

Data Source

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

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