N189S - 1960 Cessna 182C Aircraft Registration

C182

1960 CESSNA 182C

Aircraft Description

N189S is a 1960 Cessna 182C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Elfdog Aviation LLC in New Franken, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 5, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on December 7, 2015. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N189S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A163AB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N189S was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.4835, -88.1308 on April 12, 2025. The FAA registry record for N189S was last updated on July 1, 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 N189S. 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
1960
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 5, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 7, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
ELFDOG AVIATION LLC
Address
5864 BROADLEAF WAY
City
NEW FRANKEN
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54229-9488
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)
50261653
Mode S Code (Hex)
A163AB

Additional Details

Registration
N189S
Serial Number
52778
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00642770

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2026 (UTC 15:32:29)
Airport
Latitude
44.502136
Longitude
-88.090995

Data Source

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

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