N7780A - 1957 Cessna 180A Aircraft Registration

C180

1957 CESSNA 180A

Aircraft Description

N7780A is a 1957 Cessna 180A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Whitmore Jay R in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 2, 1993. The registration certificate was issued on February 15, 2011. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N7780A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8918 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7780A was last tracked by AviatorDB near Lake Hood Airport (Z41) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7780A was last updated on October 7, 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 N7780A. 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
180A
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 2, 1993
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 15, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
WHITMORE JAY R
Address
2100 FORAKER DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99517-1150
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)
52504430
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8918

Additional Details

Registration
N7780A
Serial Number
32677
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00304780

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 22:30:54)
Airport
Latitude
61.184647
Longitude
-149.968995

Data Source

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

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