N9169C - 1955 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1955 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N9169C is a 1955 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vajdos Robert C Jr in Louise, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 15, 1993. The registration certificate was issued on March 19, 2014. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9169C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACB08B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9169C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.5886, -96.3638 on May 4, 2025. The FAA registry record for N9169C was last updated on October 13, 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 N9169C. 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
March 15, 1993
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 19, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
VAJDOS ROBERT C JR
Address
PO BOX 367
City
LOUISE
State / Zip Code
Texas77455-0367
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)
53130213
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACB08B

Additional Details

Registration
N9169C
Serial Number
31268
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00220941

Last Known Position

Date
May 4, 2025 (UTC 19:06:51)
Airport
Latitude
30.5886
Longitude
-96.3638

Data Source

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

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