N9172C - 1954 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1954 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N9172C is a 1954 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bolinger Dean R in Bend, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 15, 1954. The registration certificate was issued on September 5, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9172C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACB34D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9172C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.0815, -121.2002 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9172C was last updated on September 5, 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 N9172C. 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
December 15, 1954
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 5, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BOLINGER DEAN R
Address
19910 CONNARN RD
City
BEND
State / Zip Code
Oregon97703-8117
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)
53131515
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACB34D

Additional Details

Registration
N9172C
Serial Number
31271
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 5, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00870921

Last Known Position

Date
May 3, 2026 (UTC 23:51:46)
Airport
Latitude
44.085571
Longitude
-121.200278

Data Source

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

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