N180A - 1954 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1954 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N180A is a 1954 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Grosse Richard Mark in Port Aransas, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 2, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on February 13, 2018. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N180A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A140AC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N180A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.1253, -78.4598 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N180A was last updated on April 21, 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 N180A. 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
1954
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
September 2, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 13, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
GROSSE RICHARD MARK
Address
PO BOX 872
City
PORT ARANSAS
State / Zip Code
Texas78373-0872
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)
50240254
Mode S Code (Hex)
A140AC

Additional Details

Registration
N180A
Serial Number
31090
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00131331

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 19:35:46)
Airport
Latitude
38.125259
Longitude
-78.459758

Data Source

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

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