N181RC - 1978 Cessna 180K Aircraft Registration

C180

1978 CESSNA 180K

Aircraft Description

N181RC is a 1978 Cessna 180K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wheeler Douglas N Trustee in Santa Fe, NM. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 9, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on July 12, 2002. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N181RC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A145DD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N181RC was last updated on April 1, 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 N181RC. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
114 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 9, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 12, 2002

Registered Owner

Name
WHEELER DOUGLAS N TRUSTEE
Address
9 COUNTY ROAD 84B
City
SANTA FE
State / Zip Code
New Mexico87506-7216
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)
50242735
Mode S Code (Hex)
A145DD

Additional Details

Registration
N181RC
Serial Number
18052982
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00313012

Data Source

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

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