N8611X - 1961 Cessna 180D Aircraft Registration

C180

1961 CESSNA 180D

Aircraft Description

N8611X is a 1961 Cessna 180D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Williams John R in Boise, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 11, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on December 1, 2014. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N8611X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABD51F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8611X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.2615, -116.4612 on February 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8611X was last updated on April 7, 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 N8611X. 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
1961
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
February 11, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 1, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
WILLIAMS JOHN R
Address
3477 N WINSOME PL # M
City
BOISE
State / Zip Code
Idaho83702-1204
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)
52752437
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABD51F

Additional Details

Registration
N8611X
Serial Number
18051011
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00282521

Last Known Position

Date
February 1, 2026 (UTC 22:17:30)
Airport
Latitude
43.261459
Longitude
-116.46121

Data Source

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

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