N34CF - 1974 Cessna 180J Aircraft Registration

C180

1974 CESSNA 180J

Aircraft Description

N34CF is a 1974 Cessna 180J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Payne James Michael in Twin Falls, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 10, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on May 14, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N34CF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3BB2D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N34CF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.7127, -114.4739 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N34CF was last updated on May 14, 2025. 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 N34CF. 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
1974
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
July 10, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 14, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
PAYNE JAMES MICHAEL
Address
1541 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR
City
TWIN FALLS
State / Zip Code
Idaho83301-5941
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)
50735455
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3BB2D

Additional Details

Registration
N34CF
Serial Number
18052473
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 14, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00122383

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 15:49:01)
Airport
Latitude
42.72597
Longitude
-114.451095

Data Source

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

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