N7ML - 1973 Cessna 180J Aircraft Registration

C180

1973 CESSNA 180J

Aircraft Description

N7ML is a 1973 Cessna 180J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Puchner Christopher C in Ester, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 19, 1982. The registration certificate was issued on July 14, 1988. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N7ML is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A950FA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7ML was last updated on March 24, 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 N7ML. 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
1973
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
July 19, 1982
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 14, 1988

Registered Owner

Name
PUCHNER CHRISTOPHER C
Address
PO BOX 469
City
ESTER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99725-0469
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)
52250372
Mode S Code (Hex)
A950FA

Additional Details

Registration
N7ML
Serial Number
18052296
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00130557

Data Source

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

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