N168DS - 1997 Cessna 182S Aircraft Registration

N168DS is a 1997 Cessna 182S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vertx Fleet Holdings LLC in San Diego, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 10, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on March 20, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N168DS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A10FC2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N168DS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Ramona Airport (KRNM) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N168DS was last updated on March 20, 2025. 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 N168DS. 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.