N39J - Cessna 180H Aircraft Registration

C180

CESSNA 180H

Aircraft Description

N39J is a Cessna 180H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Apex 1996 LLC in Kilgore, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 15, 1987. The registration certificate was issued on November 23, 2021. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N39J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A48138 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N39J was last updated on June 23, 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 N39J. 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
180H
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
January 15, 1987
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 23, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
APEX 1996 LLC
Address
PO BOX 3335
City
KILGORE
State / Zip Code
Texas75663-3335
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)
51100470
Mode S Code (Hex)
A48138

Additional Details

Registration
N39J
Serial Number
18052274
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00632917

Data Source

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

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