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N451SW

1960 Cessna 180C · Continental O-470 series

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Registered owner: Aircraft & Aviation Professionals LLC
Location: Coldwater, MI
Owner type: LLC
Serial number: 50885
Year built: 1960
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: April 18, 1998
Certificate issued: May 4, 2017
Expires: May 31, 2027
Mode S code: A57778

Cessna 180CAirframe model · 4 seats · 1 engine · 56 registered TCDS 5A6Airframe · Cessna 180C Engine modelContinental O-470 series

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Continental O-470 model are included below.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 57

Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

1962In forceSuperseded2026

ADs by the year they took effect: 60 ADs
1962	1
1963	1
1967	1
1968	1
1969	2
1973	3
1975	1
1977	1
1979	3
1980	2
1981	3
1983	1
1985	1
1987	1
1988	3
1989	1
1990	2
1991	1
1993	2
1995	1
1996	2
1997	2
1998	3
1999	1
2000	2
2004	1
2005	1
2006	1
2007	1
2009	2
2010	2
2011	1
2020	1
2022	3
2023	5

Airframe · Cessna 180C

AD 2023-10-02Indicating/Recording System, NavigationEffective May 26, 2023 · Supersedes AD 2021-23-12 AD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorEffective Mar 21, 2022 AD 2020-21-22Fuselage; StabilizersEffective Dec 7, 2020

Information bulletins that may apply · 14

Advisory, not mandatory.

Airframe · Cessna 180C

SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemIssued Nov 21, 2018 SAIB CE-18-23Passenger Compartment Equipment - Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC. Folding Jump SeatsIssued Jul 19, 2018 SAIB CE-17-25ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE Inspections for cracks and corrosion in elevator torque tubesIssued Aug 25, 2017 SAIB CE-12-14Three Alternative Methods of Compliance for AD 2011-10-09Issued Jan 25, 2012 SAIB CE-10-40R1Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanesIssued Jul 30, 2010 SAIB CE-09-42Lights - Landing Light, Beacon Light and Taxi Light Switch ApplicationsIssued Jul 24, 2009 SAIB CE-09-10Availability of Secondary Seat Stops for Pilot and Copilot SeatsIssued Feb 5, 2009 SAIB CE-08-02Flight ControlsIssued Nov 2, 2007 SAIB CE-01-41R2Flight ControlsIssued Oct 1, 2007

Engine · Continental O-470 series

SAIB NE-20-05POWERPLANT - Engine Camshaft Gear Tooth FractureIssued Apr 6, 2020 SAIB NE-16-13Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealantIssued Mar 8, 2016 SAIB NE-13-04Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing InspectionIssued Oct 31, 2012 SAIB NE-10-09Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve LiftersIssued Nov 20, 2009 SAIB NE-09-08Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionIssued Jan 30, 2009

Historical bulletins · 1

SAIB CE-01-41R1Cracks in plastic or non-metallic control wheelsIssued Jan 10, 2007

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date.

NTSB GAA16CA478Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClemson, SCThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.Sep 5, 2016 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date.

Accident 20160905015929ATakeoff: Departure Roll · Clemson, SCOn 09/05/2016 1730 z time aircraft N451SW a CE-180 ran off the side of the runway during attempted takeoff at Clemson, SC (ceu) with 1 POB, no injuries and no reported damage. 01/17/17 Additional information: upon arrival at the site substantial damage to the…Sep 5, 2016 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports filed for N451SWGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Reports on Cessna 180C aircraft