N9511B - 1957 Cessna 180A Aircraft Registration

C180

1957 CESSNA 180A

Aircraft Description

N9511B is a 1957 Cessna 180A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Radford Kenneth J Jr in Chugiak, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 11, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on January 17, 2014. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9511B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD3ADB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9511B was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 61.5717, -149.5400 on July 6, 2025. The FAA registry record for N9511B was last updated on September 30, 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 N9511B. 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
1957
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180A
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
February 11, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 17, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
RADFORD KENNETH J JR
Address
18923 DOGWOOD RD
City
CHUGIAK
State / Zip Code
Alaska99567-6447
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)
53235333
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD3ADB

Additional Details

Registration
N9511B
Serial Number
32808
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00624630

Last Known Position

Date
April 26, 2026 (UTC 01:22:06)
Airport
Latitude
61.418644
Longitude
-149.500531

Data Source

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

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