N7821K - 1976 Cessna 180J Aircraft Registration

C180

1976 CESSNA 180J

Aircraft Description

N7821K is a 1976 Cessna 180J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dake Charles A in Saint Helena, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 13, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on May 14, 2007. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N7821K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9A79 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7821K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.8367, -111.6442 on March 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7821K was last updated on October 20, 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 N7821K. 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
1976
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
September 13, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 14, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
DAKE CHARLES A
Address
PO BOX 434
City
SAINT HELENA
State / Zip Code
California94574-0434
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)
52515171
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9A79

Additional Details

Registration
N7821K
Serial Number
18052755
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00724900

Last Known Position

Date
March 2, 2026 (UTC 20:36:24)
Airport
Latitude
45.8367
Longitude
-111.644205

Data Source

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

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