N180AA - 1973 Cessna 180J Aircraft Registration

C180

1973 CESSNA 180J

Aircraft Description

N180AA is a 1973 Cessna 180J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Butler Tracey D in Buckley, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 13, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on May 16, 2022. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N180AA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A140AD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N180AA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.1377, -122.4760 on April 14, 2025. The FAA registry record for N180AA was last updated on August 4, 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 N180AA. 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
December 13, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 16, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
BUTLER TRACEY D
Address
PO BOX 164
City
BUCKLEY
State / Zip Code
Washington98321-0164
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)
50240255
Mode S Code (Hex)
A140AD

Additional Details

Registration
N180AA
Serial Number
18052399
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00203244

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 03:08:48)
Airport
Latitude
47.132538
Longitude
-122.058174

Data Source

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

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