N179WS - 1959 Cessna 182B Aircraft Registration

C182

1959 CESSNA 182B

Aircraft Description

N179WS is a 1959 Cessna 182B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ebken Gary R in Loxahatchee, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 8, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on May 20, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N179WS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A13CA1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N179WS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.3740, -80.1126 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N179WS was last updated on May 20, 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 N179WS. 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
1959
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 8, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 20, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
EBKEN GARY R
Address
17071 MURCOTT BLVD
City
LOXAHATCHEE
State / Zip Code
Florida33470-2768
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)
50236241
Mode S Code (Hex)
A13CA1

Additional Details

Registration
N179WS
Serial Number
51698
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00542490

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 18:11:16)
Airport
Latitude
26.374008
Longitude
-80.112564

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC