N510F - 1956 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1956 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N510F is a 1956 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mckeen Charles Dale in Howard Lake, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 17, 1993. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N510F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A661EC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N510F was last updated on May 31, 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 N510F. 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
1956
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 7, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 17, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
MCKEEN CHARLES DALE
Address
4894 ITEN AVE SW
City
HOWARD LAKE
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55349-5204
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)
51460754
Mode S Code (Hex)
A661EC

Additional Details

Registration
N510F
Serial Number
32451
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 31, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00391295

Data Source

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

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