N9305C - 1955 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1955 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N9305C is a 1955 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Linn Michael A in Nisswa, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 25, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 7, 1999. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9305C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACE8B3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9305C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.4501, -94.4378 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9305C was last updated on March 10, 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 80,402 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 N9305C. 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
May 25, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 7, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
LINN MICHAEL A
Address
4399 UPPER ROY LAKE RD
City
NISSWA
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56468-2764
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)
53164263
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACE8B3

Additional Details

Registration
N9305C
Serial Number
31703
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00610551

Last Known Position

Date
June 30, 2026 (UTC 14:18:44)
Airport
Latitude
47.695235
Longitude
-94.444533

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC