N880CK - 1959 Cessna 180B Aircraft Registration

C180

1959 CESSNA 180B

Aircraft Description

N880CK is a 1959 Cessna 180B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Olson Craig J in Bettendorf, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 10, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on September 7, 1999. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N880CK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1E11 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N880CK was last updated on May 19, 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 N880CK. 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
1959
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180B
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 10, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 7, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
OLSON CRAIG J
Address
5046 WYNDHAM COURT
City
BETTENDORF
State / Zip Code
Iowa52722
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)
53017021
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC1E11

Additional Details

Registration
N880CK
Serial Number
50555
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00450030

Data Source

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

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