N181JM - 1953 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1953 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N181JM is a 1953 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mccloy John S in Lakeland, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 15, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 22, 1994. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N181JM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A14537 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N181JM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.2282, -82.1559 on October 27, 2024. The FAA registry record for N181JM was last updated on March 24, 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 N181JM. 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
October 15, 1955
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 22, 1994

Registered Owner

Name
MCCLOY JOHN S
Address
11485 IRONHEAD TRL
City
LAKELAND
State / Zip Code
Florida33809-8001
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)
50242467
Mode S Code (Hex)
A14537

Additional Details

Registration
N181JM
Serial Number
30145
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00695001

Last Known Position

Date
October 27, 2024 (UTC 14:27:25)
Airport
Latitude
28.228201
Longitude
-82.155899

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC