N20870 - 1972 Cessna 182P Aircraft Registration

C182

1972 CESSNA 182P

Aircraft Description

N20870 is a 1972 Cessna 182P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Willis David A in Thief River Falls, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 14, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on November 5, 2024. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N20870 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1B321 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N20870 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.8417, -96.6216 on February 3, 2025. The FAA registry record for N20870 was last updated on November 5, 2024. 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 N20870. 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
1972
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 14, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 5, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
WILLIS DAVID A
Address
10637 140TH ST NW
City
THIEF RIVER FALLS
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56701-8746
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)
50331441
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1B321

Additional Details

Registration
N20870
Serial Number
18261274
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2031
Last Action Date
November 5, 2024
Last Update Date
November 5, 2024
Unique ID
00341242

Last Known Position

Date
February 3, 2025 (UTC 00:23:38)
Airport
Latitude
47.841702
Longitude
-96.621597

Data Source

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

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