N180JV - 1953 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1953 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N180JV is a 1953 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bf Aviation LLC in Boulder, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 10, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 16, 2019. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N180JV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A14188 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N180JV was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.0391, -105.2113 on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N180JV 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 N180JV. 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
1953
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
June 10, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 16, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
BF AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 18321
City
BOULDER
State / Zip Code
Colorado80308-1321
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)
50240610
Mode S Code (Hex)
A14188

Additional Details

Registration
N180JV
Serial Number
30136
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00222550

Last Known Position

Date
March 13, 2026 (UTC 20:13:55)
Airport
Latitude
40.039078
Longitude
-105.211304

Data Source

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

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