N4515B - 1955 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1955 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N4515B is a 1955 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Western Parachute Sales INC in Eagle Creek, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 13, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 19, 1988. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N4515B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A578DC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4515B 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 N4515B. 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
1955
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 13, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 19, 1988

Registered Owner

Name
WESTERN PARACHUTE SALES INC
Address
29388 SE HEIPLE ROAD
City
EAGLE CREEK
State / Zip Code
Oregon97022
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)
51274334
Mode S Code (Hex)
A578DC

Additional Details

Registration
N4515B
Serial Number
31414
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00622774

Data Source

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

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