N180 - 1978 Cessna 180K Aircraft Registration

C180

1978 CESSNA 180K

Aircraft Description

N180 is a 1978 Cessna 180K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Moore James M in Grass Valley, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 28, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on October 4, 1985. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N180 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A140AB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N180 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.7224, -122.9105 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N180 was last updated on July 1, 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 N180. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
114 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 28, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 4, 1985

Registered Owner

Name
MOORE JAMES M
Address
13580 LOMA RICA DR
City
GRASS VALLEY
State / Zip Code
California95945-7809
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)
50240253
Mode S Code (Hex)
A140AB

Additional Details

Registration
N180
Serial Number
18052946
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00382996

Last Known Position

Date
May 7, 2026 (UTC 00:14:36)
Airport
Latitude
48.708199
Longitude
-122.910004

Data Source

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

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