N1542M - 1975 Cessna 182P Aircraft Registration

C182

1975 CESSNA 182P

Aircraft Description

N1542M is a 1975 Cessna 182P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Melgaard Kenneth William in Minot, ND. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 22, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on May 1, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N1542M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0DBB5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1542M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.2580, -101.2791 on May 12, 2025. The FAA registry record for N1542M was last updated on May 1, 2024. 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 N1542M. 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
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 1, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
MELGAARD KENNETH WILLIAM
Address
1920 MEADOWLARK DR
City
MINOT
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58701-6834
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)
50155665
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0DBB5

Additional Details

Registration
N1542M
Serial Number
18264368
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2031
Last Action Date
May 1, 2024
Last Update Date
May 1, 2024
Unique ID
00140890

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2025 (UTC 22:29:40)
Airport
Latitude
48.25801
Longitude
-101.279123

Data Source

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

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