N261DR - Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N261DR is a Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Safeflite Aviation LLC in Glenwood, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 9, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on December 6, 2024. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N261DR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2830F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N261DR was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.1627, -95.5603 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N261DR was last updated on December 6, 2024. 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 N261DR. 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
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
July 9, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 6, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SAFEFLITE AVIATION LLC
Address
55120 FESNER LN
City
GLENWOOD
State / Zip Code
Iowa51534-6238
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)
50501417
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2830F

Additional Details

Registration
N261DR
Serial Number
31114
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2031
Last Action Date
December 6, 2024
Last Update Date
December 6, 2024
Unique ID
00752173

Last Known Position

Date
May 21, 2026 (UTC 17:19:42)
Airport
Latitude
41.271445
Longitude
-95.772317

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC