N20972 - 1972 Cessna (textron Aviation) 182P Aircraft Registration

C182

1972 Cessna (Textron Aviation) 182P

Aircraft Description

N20972 is a 1972 Cessna 182P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Esmiol Matthew in Durham, NH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 18, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on April 16, 2021. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N20972 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1B6DA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N20972 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.4555, -72.4535 on June 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N20972 was last updated on May 5, 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 N20972. 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 (Textron Aviation)
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 18, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 16, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
ESMIOL MATTHEW
Address
149 OGDEN LORD RD
City
MARLBOROUGH
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06447-1531
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)
50333332
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1B6DA

Additional Details

Registration
N20972
Serial Number
18261331
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 24, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00691292

Last Known Position

Date
July 26, 2026 (UTC 14:13:48)
Airport
Latitude
41.453092
Longitude
-72.495202

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-15 01:32:20 UTC