N9252C - 1955 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1955 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N9252C is a 1955 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bartels Aaron J in Brenham, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 13, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 11, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9252C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACD35E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9252C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.2606, -96.4351 on February 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9252C was last updated on October 13, 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 N9252C. 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
1955
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
January 13, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 11, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BARTELS AARON J
Address
1272 N BERLIN RD
City
BRENHAM
State / Zip Code
Texas77833-6535
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)
53151536
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACD35E

Additional Details

Registration
N9252C
Serial Number
31351
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00430691

Last Known Position

Date
February 23, 2026 (UTC 21:43:59)
Airport
Latitude
30.26063
Longitude
-96.435132

Data Source

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

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