N7978V - 1967 Cessna 180H Aircraft Registration

C180

1967 CESSNA 180H

Aircraft Description

N7978V is a 1967 Cessna 180H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Slinger LLC in Laramie, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 8, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on July 23, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N7978V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAD58A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7978V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.3393, -105.6757 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7978V was last updated on July 23, 2024. 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 N7978V. 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
1967
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180H
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
November 8, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 23, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SLINGER LLC
Address
1084 STATE HIGHWAY 11
City
LARAMIE
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82070-9721
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)
52552612
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAD58A

Additional Details

Registration
N7978V
Serial Number
18051878
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
July 23, 2024
Last Update Date
July 23, 2024
Unique ID
00765310

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2026 (UTC 18:05:30)
Airport
Latitude
40.788437
Longitude
-104.987061

Data Source

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

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