N9794G - 1972 Cessna 180J Aircraft Registration

C180

1972 CESSNA 180J

Aircraft Description

N9794G is a 1972 Cessna 180J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cherry James J in Woodside, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 17, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on April 23, 2019. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9794G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA7FF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9794G was last updated on July 28, 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 N9794G. 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
1972
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180J
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 17, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 23, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
CHERRY JAMES J
Address
1415 PORTOLA RD
City
WOODSIDE
State / Zip Code
California94062-1224
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)
53323777
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADA7FF

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N9794G
Serial Number
18052294
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00343810

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 23:49:06)
Airport
Latitude
37.461102
Longitude
-122.114998

Data Source

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

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