N9679B - 1957 Cessna 180A Aircraft Registration

C180

1957 CESSNA 180A

Aircraft Description

N9679B is a 1957 Cessna 180A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ruehle Alex A in Denver, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 27, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on December 6, 2016. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9679B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD79BC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9679B was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.0919, -104.6983 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9679B was last updated on September 22, 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 N9679B. 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
June 27, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 6, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
RUEHLE ALEX A
Address
2930 ALBION ST
City
DENVER
State / Zip Code
Colorado80207-2605
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)
53274674
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD79BC

Additional Details

Registration
N9679B
Serial Number
32976
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00854130

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 16:32:09)
Airport
Latitude
40.091904
Longitude
-104.698271

Data Source

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

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