N9023C - 1954 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1954 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N9023C is a 1954 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ainsworth Warren B in Vestavia Hills, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 11, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 12, 2025. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9023C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC795E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9023C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.7226, -85.0307 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9023C was last updated on August 12, 2025. 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 N9023C. 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
July 11, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 12, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
AINSWORTH WARREN B
Address
2720 ALTA VIEW DR
City
VESTAVIA HILLS
State / Zip Code
Alabama35243-4513
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)
53074536
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC795E

Additional Details

Registration
N9023C
Serial Number
31071
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2032
Last Action Date
August 12, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00221361

Last Known Position

Date
April 10, 2026 (UTC 15:38:49)
Airport
Latitude
33.244766
Longitude
-84.294635

Data Source

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

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