N121KS - 1976 Cessna 180J Aircraft Registration

C180

1976 CESSNA 180J

Aircraft Description

N121KS is a 1976 Cessna 180J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to CA-C180J LLC in Addison, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 15, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on May 15, 2008. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N121KS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0585B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N121KS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 25.6189, -80.5114 on February 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N121KS was last updated on March 4, 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 N121KS. 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
1976
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180J
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 15, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 15, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
CA-C180J LLC
Address
16885 DALLAS PKWY
City
ADDISON
State / Zip Code
Texas75001-5215
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)
50054133
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0585B

Additional Details

Registration
N121KS
Serial Number
18052683
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00975361

Last Known Position

Date
February 10, 2026 (UTC 19:10:39)
Airport
Latitude
25.618927
Longitude
-80.511373

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC