N20970 - 1972 Cessna 182P Aircraft Registration

C182

1972 CESSNA 182P

Aircraft Description

N20970 is a 1972 Cessna 182P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hitt James Randy in Blue Springs, MS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 22, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on May 30, 2017. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N20970 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1B6D8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N20970 was last updated on January 22, 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 N20970. 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
August 22, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 30, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
HITT JAMES RANDY
Address
1158 STATE HWY 9 N
City
BLUE SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Mississippi38828
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)
50333330
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1B6D8

Additional Details

Registration
N20970
Serial Number
18261330
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00031282

Data Source

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

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