N8679X - 1961 Cessna 180E Aircraft Registration

C180

1961 CESSNA 180E

Aircraft Description

N8679X is a 1961 Cessna 180E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to High Mountain Air LLC in Missoula, MT. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 8, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on November 28, 2017. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N8679X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABEC81 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8679X was last updated on April 1, 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 N8679X. 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
180E
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
June 8, 1965
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 28, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
HIGH MOUNTAIN AIR LLC
Address
PO BOX 7967
City
MISSOULA
State / Zip Code
Montana59807-7967
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)
52766201
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABEC81

Additional Details

Registration
N8679X
Serial Number
18051079
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00352341

Data Source

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

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