N1521C - Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N1521C is a Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Macdougall Glen H in Salisbury, MA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 9, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 15, 2015. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N1521C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0D41B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1521C was last updated on May 5, 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 N1521C. 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
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
March 9, 1956
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 15, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
MACDOUGALL GLEN H
Address
29 OLD ELM ST
City
SALISBURY
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts01952-1819
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)
50152033
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0D41B

Additional Details

Registration
N1521C
Serial Number
30221
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00191850

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC