N181RB - 1956 Cessna 180A Aircraft Registration

C180

1956 CESSNA 180A

Aircraft Description

N181RB is a 1956 Cessna 180A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Beltz Richard R in Lehighton, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 12, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 21, 2017. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N181RB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A145DC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N181RB was last updated on October 20, 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 N181RB. 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
180A
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 12, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 21, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
BELTZ RICHARD R
Address
3517 INTERCHANGE RD
City
LEHIGHTON
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania18235-9306
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)
50242734
Mode S Code (Hex)
A145DC

Additional Details

Registration
N181RB
Serial Number
32712
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00954860

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2026 (UTC 16:27:57)
Airport
Latitude
40.754471
Longitude
-75.757446

Data Source

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

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