Single-engine piston

N4597B

1955 Cessna 180

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1955
Serial
31496
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Continental O-470 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Custer, WA
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1955 Cessna 180
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Registration record

N4597B on the FAA register

Type
1955 Cessna 180
Serial
31496
Engines
Continental O-470 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Custer, WA
Certificate issued
2003-05-12
Airworthiness date
1956-06-27
Registration expires
2027-05-31
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
A596DA
Mode S (octal)
51313332
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
513 nm
Cruise (type)
137 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Market asking range
$172,475 to $220,125
Middle half of 6 live Cessna 180 listings, 1953–1956 models (median $184,950). Asking prices, not an appraisal of N4597B.
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2027-05-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2003-05-12
    Certificate of registration issued as N4597B.
  • 1990-11-04
    Accident at Anchorage, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1979-03-27
    Accident at Soldotna,Ak, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1956-06-27
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
  • 1955
    Manufactured (1955).
Overview

About N4597B

N4597B is a 1955 Cessna 180, serial number 31496. It is registered to an individual in Custer, Washington. The current certificate of registration was issued on May 12, 2003 and expires on May 31, 2027.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Continental O-470 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 137 knots and a range of about 513 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category, dated June 27, 1956.

N4597B has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
137 kt
Range
513 nm
Power / thrust (each)
225
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,095 ft
Landing over 50 ft
1,310 ft
Fuel burn
14 gph

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Safety record

Accident & incident history

1990-11-04 Accident · Anchorage, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC91LA009
Reported aircraft: Cessna 180
Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
1979-03-27 Accident · Soldotna,Ak, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 0563
Reported aircraft: Cessna 180

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.