N180JE - 1974 Cessna 180J Aircraft Registration

C180

1974 CESSNA 180J

Aircraft Description

N180JE is a 1974 Cessna 180J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Big Bird 1 LLC in Lewes, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 25, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on February 6, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N180JE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A14179 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N180JE was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.9382, -81.1175 on May 30, 2024. The FAA registry record for N180JE was last updated on February 6, 2025. 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 N180JE. 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
1974
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
April 25, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 6, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BIG BIRD 1 LLC
Address
16192 COASTAL HWY
City
LEWES
State / Zip Code
Delaware19958-3608
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
American Aviation
ICAO Code
LKP

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)
50240571
Mode S Code (Hex)
A14179

Additional Details

Registration
N180JE
Serial Number
18052451
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 6, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00582315

Last Known Position

Date
May 30, 2024 (UTC 16:18:27)
Airport
Latitude
33.938172
Longitude
-81.117499

Data Source

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

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