N981SC - 1963 Cessna 180G Aircraft Registration

C180

1963 CESSNA 180G

Aircraft Description

N981SC is a 1963 Cessna 180G, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Carter Brooks LLC in Kalispell, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 27, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on January 18, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N981SC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADB06E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N981SC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.9063, -122.2820 on May 22, 2025. The FAA registry record for N981SC was last updated on January 18, 2024. 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 N981SC. 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
1963
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180G
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
December 27, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 18, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
CARTER BROOKS LLC
Address
PO BOX 9677
City
KALISPELL
State / Zip Code
Montana59904-2677
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)
53330156
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADB06E

Additional Details

Registration
N981SC
Serial Number
18051339
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 18, 2024
Last Update Date
January 18, 2024
Unique ID
00923780

Last Known Position

Date
May 22, 2025 (UTC 02:22:49)
Airport
Latitude
47.9063
Longitude
-122.281998

Data Source

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

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