N781MC - 1975 Cessna 180J Aircraft Registration

C180

1975 CESSNA 180J

Aircraft Description

N781MC is a 1975 Cessna 180J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Oster Kenneth W in Coarsegold, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 23, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on March 17, 2004. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N781MC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9553 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N781MC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.7324, -119.8200 on February 17, 2025. The FAA registry record for N781MC was last updated on September 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 N781MC. 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
1975
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180J
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 23, 2002
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 17, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
OSTER KENNETH W
Address
42791 WOODMAR DR
City
COARSEGOLD
State / Zip Code
California93614-9416
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)
52512523
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9553

Additional Details

Registration
N781MC
Serial Number
18052631
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00903320

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2026 (UTC 01:00:32)
Airport
Latitude
39.097641
Longitude
-122.731078

Data Source

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

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