N744NG - 1953 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1953 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N744NG is a 1953 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Evans William H Jr in Gardendale, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 6, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 1, 2021. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N744NG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA0299 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N744NG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.0925, -97.3584 on March 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N744NG was last updated on April 21, 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 N744NG. 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
1953
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 6, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 1, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
EVANS WILLIAM H JR
Address
16054 N HOLLYHOCK AVE
City
GARDENDALE
State / Zip Code
Texas79758-3805
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)
52401231
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA0299

Additional Details

Registration
N744NG
Serial Number
30397
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00802250

Last Known Position

Date
March 4, 2026 (UTC 21:23:15)
Airport
Latitude
33.092468
Longitude
-97.358423

Data Source

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

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