N148TX - 1979 Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

C182

1979 CESSNA 182Q

Aircraft Description

N148TX is a 1979 Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Texas Department of Transportation in Austin, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 10, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on June 12, 1980. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N148TX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0C227 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N148TX was last tracked by AviatorDB near Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) on February 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N148TX was last updated on March 4, 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 N148TX. 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
1979
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
January 10, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 12, 1980

Registered Owner

Name
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Address
10335 GOLF COURSE ROAD
City
AUSTIN
State / Zip Code
Texas78719
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)
50141047
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0C227

Additional Details

Registration
N148TX
Serial Number
18267500
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00500755

Last Known Position

Date
February 23, 2026 (UTC 17:30:44)
Airport
Latitude
30.202675
Longitude
-97.654388

Data Source

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

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