N5210D - 1957 Cessna 180A Aircraft Registration

C180

1957 CESSNA 180A

Aircraft Description

N5210D is a 1957 Cessna 180A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Leitch Robert F in San Jose, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 14, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on September 25, 1985. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5210D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68F01 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5210D was last tracked by AviatorDB near Reid-hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (KRHV) on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5210D was last updated on May 12, 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 N5210D. 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
1957
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180A
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
December 14, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 25, 1985

Registered Owner

Name
LEITCH ROBERT F
Address
14884 ROSSMOYNE DR
City
SAN JOSE
State / Zip Code
California95124
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)
51507401
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68F01

Additional Details

Registration
N5210D
Serial Number
50108
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00102355

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 19:56:00)
Airport
Latitude
37.324188
Longitude
-121.812227

Data Source

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

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