N741M - 1965 Cessna 180H Aircraft Registration

C180

1965 CESSNA 180H

Aircraft Description

N741M is a 1965 Cessna 180H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Watts Scott E in Auke Bay, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 13, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on November 8, 2005. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N741M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9F754 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N741M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 58.3549, -134.5744 on August 1, 2025. The FAA registry record for N741M was last updated on July 22, 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 N741M. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180H
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
March 13, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 8, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
WATTS SCOTT E
Address
PO BOX 210873
City
AUKE BAY
State / Zip Code
Alaska99821-0873
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)
52373524
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9F754

Additional Details

Registration
N741M
Serial Number
18051639
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00722407

Last Known Position

Date
June 20, 2026 (UTC 00:47:22)
Airport
Latitude
57.700104
Longitude
-134.41927

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC