N9161C - 1954 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1954 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N9161C is a 1954 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Latta Michael D in Auburn, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 23, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on June 14, 2002. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9161C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACAF73 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9161C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.2566, -122.0679 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9161C was last updated on March 4, 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 N9161C. 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
1954
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
July 23, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 14, 2002

Registered Owner

Name
LATTA MICHAEL D
Address
37329 208TH AVE SE
City
AUBURN
State / Zip Code
Washington98092-9005
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)
53127563
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACAF73

Additional Details

Registration
N9161C
Serial Number
31260
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00830951

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 01:10:10)
Airport
Latitude
47.258194
Longitude
-122.06765

Data Source

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

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