N2916A - 1953 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1953 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N2916A is a 1953 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Metro Service Air INC in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 3, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on February 3, 2003. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2916A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2FC5C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2916A was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA) on August 1, 2025. The FAA registry record for N2916A was last updated on August 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 N2916A. 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
May 3, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 3, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
METRO SERVICE AIR INC
Address
3891 BONITA ST
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
Alaska99701-7352
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)
50576134
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2FC5C

Additional Details

Registration
N2916A
Serial Number
30116
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00211036

Last Known Position

Date
August 1, 2025 (UTC 19:43:10)
Airport
Latitude
64.815102
Longitude
-147.856003

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC