N7785A - 1957 Cessna 180A Aircraft Registration

C180

1957 CESSNA 180A

Aircraft Description

N7785A is a 1957 Cessna 180A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Zulu Forty One LLC in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 6, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on March 21, 2013. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N7785A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA89C7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7785A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.6397, -85.0835 on May 10, 2025. The FAA registry record for N7785A 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 N7785A. 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
February 6, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 21, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
ZULU FORTY ONE LLC
Address
645 G ST STE 100 # 820
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99501-3471
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)
52504707
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA89C7

Additional Details

Registration
N7785A
Serial Number
32682
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00214760

Last Known Position

Date
April 24, 2026 (UTC 00:01:31)
Airport
Latitude
42.451767
Longitude
-84.825627

Data Source

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

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