N66643 - 1978 Cessna 180K Aircraft Registration

C180

1978 CESSNA 180K

Aircraft Description

N66643 is a 1978 Cessna 180K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Parrott Chad D in Paris, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 16, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on September 17, 2012. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N66643 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8CD83 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N66643 was last updated on June 10, 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 N66643. 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 16, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 17, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
PARROTT CHAD D
Address
PO BOX 6282
City
PARIS
State / Zip Code
Texas75461-6282
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)
52146603
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8CD83

Additional Details

Registration
N66643
Serial Number
18052952
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00373066

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 21:36:52)
Airport
Latitude
34.437149
Longitude
-93.186371

Data Source

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

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