N5389D - 1958 Cessna 180A Aircraft Registration

C180

1958 CESSNA 180A

Aircraft Description

N5389D is a 1958 Cessna 180A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered in the United States. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 9, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on July 11, 2019. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5389D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6D1BC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5389D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.6965, -121.7383 on May 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5389D 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 80,402 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 N5389D. 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
1958
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 9, 1964
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 11, 2019

Registered Owner

The registered owner has requested to keep this data private under Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 44114.

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)
51550674
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6D1BC

Additional Details

Registration
N5389D
Serial Number
50289
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00602965

Last Known Position

Date
May 24, 2026 (UTC 03:33:11)
Airport
Latitude
48.696527
Longitude
-121.738273

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC