N5394D - 1958 Cessna 180A Aircraft Registration

C180

1958 CESSNA 180A

Aircraft Description

N5394D is a 1958 Cessna 180A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bruce Gregory L in Yelm, WA. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 8, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on August 19, 1997. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5394D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6D4C4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5394D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.9228, -122.5445 on January 30, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5394D was last updated on April 28, 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 N5394D. 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
July 8, 1980
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 19, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
BRUCE GREGORY L
Address
10937 AERO LN SE
City
YELM
State / Zip Code
Washington98597-9613
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)
51552304
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6D4C4

Additional Details

Registration
N5394D
Serial Number
50294
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00962955

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2026 (UTC 01:24:16)
Airport
Latitude
46.922794
Longitude
-122.544462

Data Source

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

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