N52170 - 1975 Cessna 180J Aircraft Registration

C180

1975 CESSNA 180J

Aircraft Description

N52170 is a 1975 Cessna 180J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blackerby Alexander N in Eola, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 10, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on November 7, 2022. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N52170 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6900B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N52170 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.0249, -98.9274 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N52170 was last updated on September 15, 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 N52170. 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
1975
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
January 10, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 7, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
BLACKERBY ALEXANDER N
Address
14184 WHITFIELD RD
City
EOLA
State / Zip Code
Texas76937-9759
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)
51510013
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6900B

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N52170
Serial Number
18052534
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00372365

Last Known Position

Date
April 24, 2026 (UTC 13:40:48)
Airport
Latitude
32.05307
Longitude
-101.996136

Data Source

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

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