N2917C - 1954 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1954 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N2917C is a 1954 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Parks Joseph S in Wilmington, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 5, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on May 22, 2019. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2917C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2FC81 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2917C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.5709, -77.9727 on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2917C was last updated on August 4, 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 N2917C. 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
1954
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
October 5, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 22, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
PARKS JOSEPH S
Address
101 SPRING CREEK LN
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28411-7648
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)
50576201
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2FC81

Additional Details

Registration
N2917C
Serial Number
30817
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00610673

Last Known Position

Date
March 17, 2026 (UTC 21:20:07)
Airport
Latitude
34.570902
Longitude
-77.97266

Data Source

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

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