N9978N - 1975 Cessna 180J Aircraft Registration

C180

1975 CESSNA 180J

Aircraft Description

N9978N is a 1975 Cessna 180J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fulwiler Air LLC in Green Bay, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 19, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on August 26, 2019. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9978N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADF021 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9978N was last tracked by AviatorDB near Suvarnabhumi Airport (VTBS) on April 3, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9978N was last updated on August 25, 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 N9978N. 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
1975
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
April 19, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 26, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
FULWILER AIR LLC
Address
1931 AIRPORT DR
City
GREEN BAY
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54313-5537
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)
53370041
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADF021

Additional Details

Registration
N9978N
Serial Number
18052633
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00703310

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 22:24:46)
Airport
Latitude
13.682362
Longitude
100.746144

Data Source

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

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