N4809 - 1978 Cessna 180K Aircraft Registration

C180

1978 CESSNA 180K

Aircraft Description

N4809 is a 1978 Cessna 180K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Miller Wade in Hot Springs, SD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 23, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on May 4, 2012. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N4809 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5EC2C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4809 was last updated on May 12, 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 N4809. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
114 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 23, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 4, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
MILLER WADE
Address
13423 MAITLAND RD
City
HOT SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57747-7312
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)
51366054
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5EC2C

Additional Details

Registration
N4809
Serial Number
18052914
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00292896

Data Source

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

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