N1561C - Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N1561C is a Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Doncat LLC in Shelby, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 14, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on March 23, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N1561C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0E2F7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1561C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.4820, -111.3710 on May 9, 2025. The FAA registry record for N1561C was last updated on March 23, 2024. 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 N1561C. 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
April 14, 1967
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 23, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
DONCAT LLC
Address
300 MAIN ST
City
SHELBY
State / Zip Code
Montana59474-1970
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)
50161367
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0E2F7

Additional Details

Registration
N1561C
Serial Number
30261
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 23, 2024
Last Update Date
March 23, 2024
Unique ID
00871860

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2025 (UTC 17:32:02)
Airport
Latitude
47.481998
Longitude
-111.371002

Data Source

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

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