N2980C - Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N2980C is a Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brown Cow LLC in Eagle River, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 21, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on April 6, 2022. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2980C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3158D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2980C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.8216, -111.8870 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2980C was last updated on October 27, 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 N2980C. 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
September 21, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 6, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
BROWN COW LLC
Address
8585 RUTH DR
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99577-9651
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)
50612615
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3158D

Additional Details

Registration
N2980C
Serial Number
30880
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
October 27, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00240883

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 16:13:28)
Airport
Latitude
33.809727
Longitude
-111.924706

Data Source

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

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