N66618 - 1978 Cessna 180K Aircraft Registration

C180

1978 CESSNA 180K

Aircraft Description

N66618 is a 1978 Cessna 180K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Trigg Eric R in Erie, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 11, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on July 22, 2000. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N66618 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8CD1F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N66618 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Greeley–weld County Airport (KGXY) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N66618 was last updated on March 24, 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 N66618. 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
1978
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
February 11, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 22, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
TRIGG ERIC R
Address
4730 CATHY LN
City
ERIE
State / Zip Code
Colorado80516-9039
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)
52146437
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8CD1F

Additional Details

Registration
N66618
Serial Number
18052950
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00593126

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 17:36:33)
Airport
Latitude
40.071049
Longitude
-105.035539

Data Source

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

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