N180DC - 1965 Cessna 180H Aircraft Registration

C180

1965 CESSNA 180H

Aircraft Description

N180DC is a 1965 Cessna 180H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wilson Lewis G Jr in Rock Hill, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 24, 1988. The registration certificate was issued on August 11, 1997. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N180DC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A140FA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N180DC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.0049, -81.0529 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N180DC 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 N180DC. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180H
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 24, 1988
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 11, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
WILSON LEWIS G JR
Address
2046 HAYES DR
City
ROCK HILL
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29732-1149
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)
50240372
Mode S Code (Hex)
A140FA

Additional Details

Registration
N180DC
Serial Number
18051605
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00234651

Last Known Position

Date
June 4, 2026 (UTC 14:07:10)
Airport
Latitude
34.978188
Longitude
-81.077843

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC