N46173 - 1973 Cessna 180J Aircraft Registration

C180

1973 CESSNA 180J

Aircraft Description

N46173 is a 1973 Cessna 180J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wieckowski Jan M in Grand Island, NY. The registration certificate was issued on September 12, 1997. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N46173 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5A0BB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N46173 was last updated on May 26, 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 N46173. 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
1973
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180J
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 12, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
WIECKOWSKI JAN M
Address
4332 E RIVER RD
City
GRAND ISLAND
State / Zip Code
New York14072-1147
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)
51320273
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5A0BB

Additional Details

Registration
N46173
Serial Number
18052404
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00263104

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC