N20978 - 1972 Cessna 182P Aircraft Registration

C182

1972 CESSNA 182P

Aircraft Description

N20978 is a 1972 Cessna 182P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Crosswinds Flying Club INC in Oakland, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 22, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on August 24, 2009. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N20978 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1B6E0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N20978 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.2235, -81.6988 on March 12, 2026. The FAA registry record for N20978 was last updated on April 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 80,556 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 N20978. 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
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 24, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
CROSSWINDS FLYING CLUB INC
Address
3470 N CENTURY OAK CIR
City
OAKLAND
State / Zip Code
Michigan48363-2646
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)
50333340
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1B6E0

Additional Details

Registration
N20978
Serial Number
18261336
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00751282

Last Known Position

Date
May 26, 2026 (UTC 23:42:25)
Airport
Latitude
42.817474
Longitude
-82.958977

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC