N91280 - 1969 Cessna 180H Aircraft Registration

C180

1969 CESSNA 180H

Aircraft Description

N91280 is a 1969 Cessna 180H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Schaetzel Paul R in New Meadows, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 19, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on January 8, 1993. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N91280 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACA1A2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N91280 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.1681, -118.5007 on February 5, 2026. The FAA registry record for N91280 was last updated on December 11, 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 N91280. 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
1969
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180H
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
March 19, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 8, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
SCHAETZEL PAUL R
Address
PO BOX 437
City
NEW MEADOWS
State / Zip Code
Idaho83654-0437
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)
53120642
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACA1A2

Additional Details

Registration
N91280
Serial Number
18052028
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
December 11, 2023
Last Update Date
December 11, 2023
Unique ID
00821041

Last Known Position

Date
June 23, 2026 (UTC 17:47:49)
Airport
Latitude
35.176267
Longitude
-118.496819

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC