N6490X - 1961 Cessna 180D Aircraft Registration

C180

1961 CESSNA 180D

Aircraft Description

N6490X is a 1961 Cessna 180D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hansen Mark A in Traverse City, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 29, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on July 20, 1987. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N6490X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A88918 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6490X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.2530, -85.4938 on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6490X was last updated on April 28, 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 N6490X. 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
1961
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180D
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
September 29, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 20, 1987

Registered Owner

Name
HANSEN MARK A
Address
4065 HAROLDS RD
City
TRAVERSE CITY
State / Zip Code
Michigan49686-9436
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)
52104430
Mode S Code (Hex)
A88918

Additional Details

Registration
N6490X
Serial Number
18050990
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00412496

Last Known Position

Date
April 23, 2026 (UTC 23:25:36)
Airport
Latitude
43.928009
Longitude
-85.503781

Data Source

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

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