N18SB - 1978 Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

C182

1978 CESSNA 182Q

Aircraft Description

N18SB is a 1978 Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Troy Motz Construction INC in Lincolnton, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 29, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on October 14, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-550 SERIES engine producing 300 horsepower, N18SB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A13FE5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N18SB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.4951, -81.1457 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N18SB was last updated on October 14, 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 80,402 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 N18SB. 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
1978
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
April 29, 2020
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 14, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
TROY MOTZ CONSTRUCTION INC
Address
PO BOX 1747
City
LINCOLNTON
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28093-1747
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-550 SERIES
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50237745
Mode S Code (Hex)
A13FE5

Additional Details

Registration
N18SB
Serial Number
18266338
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 14, 2023
Last Update Date
October 14, 2023
Unique ID
01141379

Last Known Position

Date
July 5, 2026 (UTC 13:31:35)
Airport
Latitude
35.468307
Longitude
-81.181526

Data Source

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

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