N42123 - 1973 Cessna 180J Aircraft Registration

C180

1973 CESSNA 180J

Aircraft Description

N42123 is a 1973 Cessna 180J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vandeusen Leon W III in Leslie, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 8, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on March 13, 1991. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N42123 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50210 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N42123 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.7616, -92.2267 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N42123 was last updated on August 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 N42123. 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
1973
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
March 8, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 13, 1991

Registered Owner

Name
VANDEUSEN LEON W III
Address
372 SHADY GROVE RD
City
LESLIE
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72645-8701
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)
51201020
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50210

Additional Details

Registration
N42123
Serial Number
18052320
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 7, 2023
Last Update Date
August 7, 2023
Unique ID
00631704

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 15:14:12)
Airport
Latitude
36.227743
Longitude
-92.56934

Data Source

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

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