N138SW - 1977 Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

C182

1977 CESSNA 182Q

Aircraft Description

N138SW is a 1977 Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Qualitair LLC Trustee. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 14, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on December 7, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N138SW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A09A8E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N138SW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 50.2859, 15.8403 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N138SW was last updated on December 7, 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 N138SW. 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
1977
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182Q
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
112 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 14, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 7, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
QUALITAIR LLC TRUSTEE
Address
FLUGPLATZ MICHELSTADT
MOSSAUER STRASSE 17
City
MICHELSTADT
State / Zip Code
67420
Country
Germany

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)
50115216
Mode S Code (Hex)
A09A8E

Additional Details

Registration
N138SW
Serial Number
18265569
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2030
Last Action Date
December 7, 2023
Last Update Date
December 7, 2023
Unique ID
00977251

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 13:55:19)
Airport
Latitude
50.258218
Longitude
15.840838

Data Source

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

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