N73LT - 1957 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1957 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N73LT is a 1957 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lj Bickford Companies LLC in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 4, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on May 23, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N73LT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9C9BE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N73LT was last updated on January 30, 2026. 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 N73LT. 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
1957
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
June 4, 2002
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 23, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
LJ BICKFORD COMPANIES LLC
Address
6511 E BEECHCRAFT RD
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99654-9330
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)
52344676
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9C9BE

Additional Details

Registration
N73LT
Serial Number
32823
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
January 30, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00651647

Data Source

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

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