N7878W - 1978 Cessna 180K Aircraft Registration

C180

1978 CESSNA 180K

Aircraft Description

N7878W is a 1978 Cessna 180K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered in the United States. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 29, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on March 7, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470-U engine producing 230 horsepower, N7878W is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAAE0C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7878W was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.0844, -121.1998 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7878W was last updated on March 7, 2025. 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 N7878W. 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
1978
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
March 29, 2025
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 7, 2025

Registered Owner

The registered owner has requested to keep this data private under Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 44114.

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470-U
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52527014
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAAE0C

Additional Details

Registration
N7878W
Serial Number
18052936
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 7, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00031526

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2026 (UTC 19:39:02)
Airport
Latitude
44.087949
Longitude
-121.200322

Data Source

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

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