N9797G - Cessna 180J Aircraft Registration

C180

CESSNA 180J

Aircraft Description

N9797G is a Cessna 180J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Powers Burton L in Anchorage, AK. The registration certificate was issued on March 12, 2015. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9797G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA868 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9797G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.2336, -123.1480 on June 8, 2025. The FAA registry record for N9797G was last updated on April 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 N9797G. 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
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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 12, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
POWERS BURTON L
Address
5929 FRANKLIN DR # 1
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99518
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)
53324150
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADA868

Additional Details

Registration
N9797G
Serial Number
18052297
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00853830

Last Known Position

Date
June 8, 2025 (UTC 23:36:38)
Airport
Latitude
47.233601
Longitude
-123.148003

Data Source

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

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