N626RP - 1955 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1955 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N626RP is a 1955 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Whitaker Jesse G in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 31, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 6, 2022. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N626RP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A82E0C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N626RP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 61.2128, -149.8440 on July 23, 2025. The FAA registry record for N626RP was last updated on September 9, 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 N626RP. 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
1955
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 31, 1956
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 6, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
WHITAKER JESSE G
Address
3231 MICHIGAN AVE
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99516-1448
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)
52027014
Mode S Code (Hex)
A82E0C

Additional Details

Registration
N626RP
Serial Number
31659
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00691820

Last Known Position

Date
July 23, 2025 (UTC 20:23:36)
Airport
Latitude
61.212792
Longitude
-149.843988

Data Source

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

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