N6505A - 1956 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1956 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N6505A is a 1956 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kenmonth Craig M in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 13, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on May 11, 2005. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-520-F engine producing 320 horsepower, N6505A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A88FC2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6505A was last updated on January 22, 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 N6505A. 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
1956
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
July 13, 2017
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 11, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
KENMONTH CRAIG M
Address
1412 4TH AVE
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
Alaska99701-4208
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-520-F
Horsepower
320 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52107702
Mode S Code (Hex)
A88FC2

Additional Details

Registration
N6505A
Serial Number
32402
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00642506

Data Source

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

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