N1781C - 1953 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1953 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N1781C is a 1953 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Henkelmann David H in Janesville, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 21, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 24, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N1781C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A13963 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1781C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.6028, -89.3687 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1781C was last updated on July 24, 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 N1781C. 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
1953
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
December 21, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 24, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
HENKELMANN DAVID H
Address
4654 N RIVER RD
City
JANESVILLE
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53545-8921
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)
50234543
Mode S Code (Hex)
A13963

Additional Details

Registration
N1781C
Serial Number
30481
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 24, 2024
Last Update Date
July 24, 2024
Unique ID
00542470

Last Known Position

Date
April 17, 2026 (UTC 00:19:26)
Airport
Latitude
42.557497
Longitude
-89.461031

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC