N187BC - 1977 Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

C182

1977 CESSNA 182Q

Aircraft Description

N187BC is a 1977 Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to County of Butte in Oroville, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 16, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on May 24, 1999. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N187BC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15AC9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N187BC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.6378, -121.6266 on February 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N187BC was last updated on March 17, 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 N187BC. 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
1977
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182Q
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
112 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 16, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 24, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
COUNTY OF BUTTE
Address
5 GILLICK WAY
City
OROVILLE
State / Zip Code
California95965-3595
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)
50255311
Mode S Code (Hex)
A15AC9

Additional Details

Registration
N187BC
Serial Number
18265794
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00422047

Last Known Position

Date
April 15, 2026 (UTC 15:04:43)
Airport
Latitude
39.446274
Longitude
-121.630236

Data Source

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

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