N52004 - 1974 Cessna 180J Aircraft Registration

C180

1974 CESSNA 180J

Aircraft Description

N52004 is a 1974 Cessna 180J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jones Steve M in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 18, 2011. The registration certificate was issued on February 5, 1997. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N52004 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68B63 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N52004 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N52004 was last updated on August 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 N52004. 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
1974
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
May 18, 2011
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 5, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
JONES STEVE M
Address
PO BOX 110922
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99511-0922
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51505543
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68B63

Additional Details

Registration
N52004
Serial Number
18052437
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00692295

Last Known Position

Date
April 2, 2026 (UTC 23:19:29)
Airport
Latitude
61.178579
Longitude
-149.979858

Data Source

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

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