N9456C - 1955 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1955 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N9456C is a 1955 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Coaker Martin in Ada, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 15, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on July 8, 2023. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9456C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD22E8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9456C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.3558, -85.9107 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9456C was last updated on July 8, 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 N9456C. 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
June 15, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 8, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
COAKER MARTIN
Address
5833 PHEASANT VIEW DR
City
ADA
State / Zip Code
Michigan49301
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)
53221350
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD22E8

Additional Details

Registration
N9456C
Serial Number
31854
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2030
Last Action Date
July 8, 2023
Last Update Date
July 8, 2023
Unique ID
00580071

Last Known Position

Date
March 14, 2026 (UTC 16:19:57)
Airport
Latitude
43.355759
Longitude
-85.910659

Data Source

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

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