N898SW - 1955 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1955 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N898SW is a 1955 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Healy Ronald L in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 7, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on December 12, 2022. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N898SW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC64B1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N898SW was last tracked by AviatorDB near Merrill Field (PAMR) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N898SW was last updated on October 30, 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 N898SW. 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
1955
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180
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 7, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 12, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
HEALY RONALD L
Address
8531 MENTRA CIRCLE
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99518
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)
53062261
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC64B1

Additional Details

Registration
N898SW
Serial Number
32112
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
October 30, 2024
Last Update Date
October 30, 2024
Unique ID
00353266

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 00:05:40)
Airport
Latitude
61.215041
Longitude
-149.842682

Data Source

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

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