N274MD - 1975 Cessna 180J Aircraft Registration

C180

1975 CESSNA 180J

Aircraft Description

N274MD is a 1975 Cessna 180J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dickenson Bruce E Trustee in Santa Paula, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 26, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on February 10, 2015. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470-S engine producing 230 horsepower, N274MD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2B66F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N274MD was last updated on April 21, 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 N274MD. 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
1975
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180J
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 26, 2015
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 10, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
DICKENSON BRUCE E TRUSTEE
Address
2317 DICKENSON RD
City
SANTA PAULA
State / Zip Code
California93060-1528
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470-S
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50533157
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2B66F

Additional Details

Registration
N274MD
Serial Number
18052591
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01170534

Data Source

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

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