N61537 - 1976 Cessna 180K Aircraft Registration

C180

1976 CESSNA 180K

Aircraft Description

N61537 is a 1976 Cessna 180K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Coplin Christopher S in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 15, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on October 4, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N61537 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A80432 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N61537 was last updated on October 4, 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 N61537. 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
1976
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
November 15, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 4, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
COPLIN CHRISTOPHER S
Address
7831 CANAL ST
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99502-4236
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)
52002062
Mode S Code (Hex)
A80432

Additional Details

Registration
N61537
Serial Number
18052780
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 4, 2023
Last Update Date
October 4, 2023
Unique ID
00781346

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC