N180MW - 1956 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1956 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N180MW is a 1956 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Giles Richard E in Vass, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 15, 2017. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N180MW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A141D4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N180MW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.0184, -78.3056 on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N180MW was last updated on April 7, 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 N180MW. 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
1956
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
May 7, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 15, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
GILES RICHARD E
Address
376 LOBLOLLY DR
City
VASS
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28394-8213
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)
50240724
Mode S Code (Hex)
A141D4

Additional Details

Registration
N180MW
Serial Number
32490
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00972530

Last Known Position

Date
May 4, 2026 (UTC 15:21:50)
Airport
Latitude
35.265015
Longitude
-79.35379

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC