N526PL - 1959 Cessna 180B Aircraft Registration

C180

1959 CESSNA 180B

Aircraft Description

N526PL is a 1959 Cessna 180B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Edson Aviation Group LLC in Jericho, VT. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 17, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on September 11, 2017. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N526PL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6A088 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N526PL was last updated on March 17, 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 N526PL. 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
June 17, 1959
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 11, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
EDSON AVIATION GROUP LLC
Address
180 SKYWAGON RDG
City
JERICHO
State / Zip Code
Vermont05465-3206
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)
51520210
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6A088

Additional Details

Registration
N526PL
Serial Number
50562
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00362515

Data Source

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

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