N2971C - 1954 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1954 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N2971C is a 1954 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tailwinds Air INC in Morganza, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 18, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 17, 1999. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2971C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A311F9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2971C was last updated on July 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 N2971C. 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
May 18, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 17, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
TAILWINDS AIR INC
Address
PO BOX 331
City
MORGANZA
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70759-0331
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)
50610771
Mode S Code (Hex)
A311F9

Additional Details

Registration
N2971C
Serial Number
30871
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00870813

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC