N8609X - Cessna 180D Aircraft Registration

C180

CESSNA 180D

Aircraft Description

N8609X is a Cessna 180D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wilson J Brent Trustee in Lander, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 26, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on May 21, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470-L engine producing 230 horsepower, N8609X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABD280 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8609X was last tracked by AviatorDB near Hunt Field (KLND) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8609X was last updated on May 21, 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 N8609X. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180D
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
April 26, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 21, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
WILSON J BRENT TRUSTEE
Address
1525 N 2ND ST
City
LANDER
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82520-9733
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470-L
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52751200
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABD280

Additional Details

Registration
N8609X
Serial Number
18051009
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2031
Last Action Date
May 21, 2024
Last Update Date
May 21, 2024
Unique ID
00562501

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 16:26:03)
Airport
Latitude
42.813023
Longitude
-108.734532

Data Source

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

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