N32EK - 1963 Cessna 180F Aircraft Registration

C180

1963 CESSNA 180F

Aircraft Description

N32EK is a 1963 Cessna 180F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tips Dan N in Plano, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 14, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on April 15, 2015. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N32EK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A36C65 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N32EK was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.3349, -97.6866 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N32EK was last updated on May 5, 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 N32EK. 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
1963
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180F
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
March 14, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 15, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
TIPS DAN N
Address
925 J PL STE 442
City
PLANO
State / Zip Code
Texas75074-8691
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)
50666145
Mode S Code (Hex)
A36C65

Additional Details

Registration
N32EK
Serial Number
18051264
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00837011

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 21:01:24)
Airport
Latitude
32.364792
Longitude
-97.674006

Data Source

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

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