N7838K - 1976 Cessna 180K Aircraft Registration

C180

1976 CESSNA 180K

Aircraft Description

N7838K is a 1976 Cessna 180K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dolphin Patrick D in Kenai, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 1, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on February 25, 1999. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N7838K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9F25 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7838K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 60.5709, -151.2452 on June 28, 2025. The FAA registry record for N7838K was last updated on September 2, 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 N7838K. 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
180K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
114 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 1, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 25, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
DOLPHIN PATRICK D
Address
46539 BUFFLEHEAD LOOP
City
KENAI
State / Zip Code
Alaska99611-5915
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)
52517445
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9F25

Additional Details

Registration
N7838K
Serial Number
18052772
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
September 2, 2023
Unique ID
00835010

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 03:22:04)
Airport
Latitude
60.561024
Longitude
-151.253491

Data Source

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

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