N54AF - 1954 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1954 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N54AF is a 1954 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Spohnholz Randy K in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 14, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on January 12, 2021. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N54AF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6D599 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N54AF was last updated on April 14, 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 N54AF. 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
1954
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180
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
August 14, 2019
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 12, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
SPOHNHOLZ RANDY K
Address
3721 AMBER BAY LOOP
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99515-2318
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)
51552631
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6D599

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N54AF
Serial Number
30943
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00314772

Data Source

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

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