N1243M - 1975 Cessna 182P Aircraft Registration

N1243M is a 1975 Cessna 182P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith David in Natick, MA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 6, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on August 14, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N1243M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0655B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1243M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.8219, -72.8694 on July 28, 2025. The FAA registry record for N1243M was last updated on August 14, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 182 Skylane, one of general aviation's most enduring four-seat aircraft, has maintained continuous production for over six decades since its introduction in 1956. A high-wing, single-engine monoplane powered by a 230-horsepower Continental or Lycoming engine, the 182 seats four passengers and features tricycle landing gear for improved ground handling. With a gross weight of up to 3,100 pounds and service ceiling exceeding 19,000 feet, it was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C182.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1243M. 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.