N15BF - 1973 Cessna 180J Aircraft Registration

C180

1973 CESSNA 180J

Aircraft Description

N15BF is a 1973 Cessna 180J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mayes Richard A in Bend, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 21, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on November 7, 2016. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N15BF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0C7F5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N15BF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.1381, -121.0856 on February 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N15BF was last updated on September 15, 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 N15BF. 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
1973
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
June 21, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 7, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
MAYES RICHARD A
Address
22405 WHITE PEAKS DR
City
BEND
State / Zip Code
Oregon97702-9352
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)
50143765
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0C7F5

Additional Details

Registration
N15BF
Serial Number
18052353
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00104040

Last Known Position

Date
May 24, 2026 (UTC 19:07:06)
Airport
Latitude
44.098981
Longitude
-121.217455

Data Source

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

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