N21297 - 1972 Cessna 182P Aircraft Registration

C182

1972 CESSNA 182P

Aircraft Description

N21297 is a 1972 Cessna 182P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bradley Robert S M Sr in Rougemont, NC. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 6, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on January 30, 2018. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N21297 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1C4A3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N21297 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.2923, -78.9504 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N21297 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 N21297. 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
October 6, 1976
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 30, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
BRADLEY ROBERT S M SR
Address
1378 BOWEN RD
City
ROUGEMONT
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27572-6405
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)
50342243
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1C4A3

Additional Details

Registration
N21297
Serial Number
18261545
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
00931442

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 18:54:25)
Airport
Latitude
36.292328
Longitude
-78.950386

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC