N4601B - 1955 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1955 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N4601B is a 1955 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Arnavair LLC in Pearland, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 10, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on April 15, 2011. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N4601B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A59C18 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4601B was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.5061, -95.4769 on July 16, 2025. The FAA registry record for N4601B was last updated on October 20, 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 N4601B. 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
December 10, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 15, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
ARNAVAIR LLC
Address
5208 W BROADWAY STE 200
City
PEARLAND
State / Zip Code
Texas77581
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)
51316030
Mode S Code (Hex)
A59C18

Additional Details

Registration
N4601B
Serial Number
31499
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00253044

Last Known Position

Date
July 16, 2025 (UTC 12:39:17)
Airport
Latitude
29.5061
Longitude
-95.476898

Data Source

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

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