N61L - 1956 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1956 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N61L is a 1956 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cochran Robert Michael in Marathon, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 18, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on March 5, 2001. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N61L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7ED5F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N61L was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.0485, -70.2835 on May 28, 2025. The FAA registry record for N61L was last updated on September 22, 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 N61L. 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
1956
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180
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
May 18, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 5, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
COCHRAN ROBERT MICHAEL
Address
661 WOOD RD
City
MARATHON
State / Zip Code
New York13803-2050
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)
51766537
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7ED5F

Additional Details

Registration
N61L
Serial Number
32578
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00821156

Last Known Position

Date
May 28, 2025 (UTC 13:13:05)
Airport
Latitude
44.0485
Longitude
-70.283501

Data Source

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

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