N178ZL - 1963 Cessna 182F Aircraft Registration

C182

1963 CESSNA 182F

Aircraft Description

N178ZL is a 1963 Cessna 182F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Usda Forest Service Fepp in Columbia, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 15, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on December 13, 1984. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N178ZL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1392F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N178ZL was last updated on July 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 N178ZL. 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
1963
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 15, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 13, 1984

Registered Owner

Name
USDA FOREST SERVICE FEPP
Address
PO BOX 21707
City
COLUMBIA
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29221-1707
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)
50234457
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1392F

Additional Details

Registration
N178ZL
Serial Number
18254850
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00162470

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC