N156JM - 1956 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1956 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N156JM is a 1956 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Trechak Ashley L in Shafter, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 22, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 26, 2021. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N156JM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0E14D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N156JM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.7260, -118.0255 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N156JM 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 N156JM. 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
1956
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
February 22, 1956
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 26, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
TRECHAK ASHLEY L
Address
9414 RED PINE DR
City
SHAFTER
State / Zip Code
California93263-9660
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)
50160515
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0E14D

Additional Details

Registration
N156JM
Serial Number
32360
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
00610705

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 23:59:56)
Airport
Latitude
34.726044
Longitude
-118.02545

Data Source

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

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