N169N - 1962 Cessna 180E Aircraft Registration

C180

1962 CESSNA 180E

Aircraft Description

N169N is a 1962 Cessna 180E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Maxfield Douglas in Chico, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 18, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on September 17, 2024. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N169N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A11449 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N169N was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.8061, -121.8664 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N169N was last updated on September 17, 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 N169N. 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
1962
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180E
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
May 18, 1962
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 17, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
MAXFIELD DOUGLAS
Address
PO BOX 4863
City
CHICO
State / Zip Code
California95927-4863
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)
50212111
Mode S Code (Hex)
A11449

Additional Details

Registration
N169N
Serial Number
18051138
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2031
Last Action Date
September 17, 2024
Last Update Date
September 17, 2024
Unique ID
00042240

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 19:30:41)
Airport
Latitude
39.77763
Longitude
-121.84552

Data Source

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

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