Single-engine piston

N7741A

1956 Cessna 180

Registered 6 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1956
Serial
32638
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Continental O-470 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Talaheim Air Service LLC (LLC)
Based
Willow, AK
1956 Cessna 180
Representative photo of a Cessna 180. Not a photo of N7741A.
Registration record

N7741A on the FAA register

Type
1956 Cessna 180
Serial
32638
Engines
Continental O-470 series
Registered owner
Talaheim Air Service LLC
Willow, AK
Certificate issued
2017-06-29
Airworthiness date
1956-10-22
Registration expires
2027-06-30
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
AA7A5F
Mode S (octal)
52475137
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
513 nm
Cruise (type)
137 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Market asking range
$175,000 to $280,000
Middle half of 7 live Cessna 180 listings, 1953–1966 models (median $189,900). Asking prices, not an appraisal of N7741A.
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2027-06-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2026-06-20
    Accident at Skwentna, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2024-03-10
    Accident at Skwentna, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2017-06-29
    Certificate of registration issued as N7741A.
  • 2007-08-08
    Accident at Skwentna, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1972-08-20
    Accident at Holy Cross,Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1966-12-21
    Accident at Bethel Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1964-02-15
    Accident at Kasigluk Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1956-10-22
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
Overview

About N7741A

N7741A is a 1956 Cessna 180, serial number 32638. The FAA register lists Talaheim Air Service LLC as the registrant in Willow, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on June 29, 2017 and expires on June 30, 2027.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Continental O-470 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 137 knots and a range of about 513 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category, dated October 22, 1956.

N7741A has 6 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
137 kt
Range
513 nm
Power / thrust (each)
225
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,095 ft
Landing over 50 ft
1,310 ft
Fuel burn
14 gph

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Safety record

Accident & incident history

2026-06-20 Accident · Skwentna, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC26LA061
Reported aircraft: Cessna 180
NTSB report ↗
2024-03-10 Accident · Skwentna, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC24LA018
Reported aircraft: Cessna 180
Probable cause: The pilot s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with trees.
NTSB report ↗
2007-08-08 Accident · Skwentna, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC07CA075
Reported aircraft: Cessna 180
Probable cause: The failure of the left brake, and the pilot's continued operation with a known defect (the left brake), which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and an on ground encounter with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent ground loop.
1972-08-20 Accident · Holy Cross,Alas, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3314
Reported aircraft: Cessna 180
1966-12-21 Accident · Bethel Alas, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 4370
Reported aircraft: Cessna 180
Probable cause: LL OFF DURING FLIGHT.NO FURTHER DAMAGE ON LNDG.
1964-02-15 Accident · Kasigluk Alas, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 0364
Reported aircraft: Cessna 180

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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