N65477 - Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N65477 is a Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nistler Joseph C in Helena, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 4, 1991. The registration certificate was issued on January 16, 2008. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N65477 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A89F03 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N65477 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Helena Regional Airport (KHLN) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N65477 was last updated on July 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 N65477. 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
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
September 4, 1991
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 16, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
NISTLER JOSEPH C
Address
7415 CLAUSEN RD
City
HELENA
State / Zip Code
Montana59601-9627
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)
52117403
Mode S Code (Hex)
A89F03

Additional Details

Registration
N65477
Serial Number
18050637
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00804482

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 15:07:18)
Airport
Latitude
46.483853
Longitude
-112.435181

Data Source

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

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