N2944A - 1953 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1953 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N2944A is a 1953 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Walker Travis J in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 12, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 31, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2944A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3073B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2944A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 61.5773, -149.5218 on March 5, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2944A was last updated on May 31, 2024. 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 N2944A. 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
April 12, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 31, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
WALKER TRAVIS J
Address
875 W LANARK DR
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99654-1222
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)
50603473
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3073B

Additional Details

Registration
N2944A
Serial Number
30144
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2031
Last Action Date
May 31, 2024
Last Update Date
May 31, 2024
Unique ID
00170763

Last Known Position

Date
March 5, 2026 (UTC 03:43:47)
Airport
Latitude
61.577271
Longitude
-149.521768

Data Source

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

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