N9398C - 1955 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1955 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N9398C is a 1955 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Holden Daniel N in Anacortes, WA. This aircraft holds a special flight permit airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 29, 1992. The registration certificate was issued on November 21, 2020. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9398C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD0A8B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9398C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.5613, -122.6674 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9398C was last updated on April 1, 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 N9398C. 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
August 29, 1992
Classification
Special Flight Permit 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 21, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
HOLDEN DANIEL N
Address
1104 15TH ST
City
ANACORTES
State / Zip Code
Washington98221-2209
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)
53205213
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD0A8B

Additional Details

Registration
N9398C
Serial Number
31796
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00990241

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 20:50:43)
Airport
Latitude
48.561339
Longitude
-122.667413

Data Source

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

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