N381H - 1957 Cessna 180A Aircraft Registration

C180

1957 CESSNA 180A

Aircraft Description

N381H is a 1957 Cessna 180A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bargainnier David R in Reedsville, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 26, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on February 7, 2017. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N381H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A45FB0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N381H was last updated on October 7, 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 N381H. 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
1957
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180A
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
October 26, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 7, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
BARGAINNIER DAVID R
Address
49 ESTELLA DR
City
REEDSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17084-9621
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)
51057660
Mode S Code (Hex)
A45FB0

Additional Details

Registration
N381H
Serial Number
50079
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00680264

Data Source

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

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