N180LE - 1955 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1955 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N180LE is a 1955 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Everhart Leon J III in Gould City, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 3, 1986. The registration certificate was issued on September 17, 1986. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N180LE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A141AB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N180LE was last updated on June 3, 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 N180LE. 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
1955
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
December 3, 1986
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 17, 1986

Registered Owner

Name
EVERHART LEON J III
Address
PO BOX 84
City
GOULD CITY
State / Zip Code
Michigan49838
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)
50240653
Mode S Code (Hex)
A141AB

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N180LE
Serial Number
31645
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00535590

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC