N9720G - 1971 Cessna 180H Aircraft Registration

C180

1971 CESSNA 180H

Aircraft Description

N9720G is a 1971 Cessna 180H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Zarones Erik R in Paris, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 6, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on November 5, 1993. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9720G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD8D72 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9720G was last updated on June 16, 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 N9720G. 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
1971
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180H
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
November 6, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 5, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
ZARONES ERIK R
Address
6780 COLLIER DR HANGER S
City
PARIS
State / Zip Code
Texas75462
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)
53306562
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD8D72

Additional Details

Registration
N9720G
Serial Number
18052220
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00624030

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 01:03:45)
Airport
Latitude
61.571949
Longitude
-149.549503

Data Source

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

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