N1540M - 1975 Cessna 182P Aircraft Registration

C182

1975 CESSNA 182P

Aircraft Description

N1540M is a 1975 Cessna 182P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Clark Robert L Jr in Johnston, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 22, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on October 16, 2015. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N1540M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0DB6F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1540M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.6985, -93.5658 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1540M was last updated on June 16, 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 N1540M. 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
1975
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 22, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 16, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
CLARK ROBERT L JR
Address
8275 NW 54TH AVE
City
JOHNSTON
State / Zip Code
Iowa50131-2712
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)
50155557
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0DB6F

Additional Details

Registration
N1540M
Serial Number
18264367
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00970880

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 19:50:43)
Airport
Latitude
41.698515
Longitude
-93.56583

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC