N5205E - 1959 Cessna 180B Aircraft Registration

C180

1959 CESSNA 180B

Aircraft Description

N5205E is a 1959 Cessna 180B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gates Stephanie E in Sutton, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 22, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on January 11, 2018. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5205E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68BFA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5205E was last updated on April 14, 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 N5205E. 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
April 22, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 11, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
GATES STEPHANIE E
Address
PO BOX 95
City
SUTTON
State / Zip Code
Alaska99674-0095
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)
51505772
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68BFA

Additional Details

Registration
N5205E
Serial Number
50505
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00432315

Data Source

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

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