N47249 - 1959 Cessna 180B Aircraft Registration

C180

1959 CESSNA 180B

Aircraft Description

N47249 is a 1959 Cessna 180B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Farnsworth Erwin L in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 12, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on October 18, 1985. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N47249 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5CB8E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N47249 was last updated on June 3, 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 N47249. 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
1959
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180B
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 12, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 18, 1985

Registered Owner

Name
FARNSWORTH ERWIN L
Address
2605 JEFF CIR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99516-1435
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)
51345616
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5CB8E

Additional Details

Registration
N47249
Serial Number
50464
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00803474

Data Source

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

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