N7789A - 1956 Cessna 180A Aircraft Registration

C180

1956 CESSNA 180A

Aircraft Description

N7789A is a 1956 Cessna 180A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mersereau David H in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 11, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on January 28, 1993. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N7789A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8A53 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7789A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.4302, -112.3688 on March 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7789A was last updated on August 4, 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 N7789A. 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
1956
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
July 11, 2001
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 28, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
MERSEREAU DAVID H
Address
4832 HUNTER DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99502-4181
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)
52505123
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8A53

Additional Details

Registration
N7789A
Serial Number
32686
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00394780

Last Known Position

Date
March 1, 2026 (UTC 20:48:52)
Airport
Latitude
33.430186
Longitude
-112.368837

Data Source

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

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