N21581 - 1943 Cessna 182P Aircraft Registration

C182

1943 CESSNA 182P

Aircraft Description

N21581 is a 1943 Cessna 182P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Skyline Aviation INC in Racine, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 9, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on January 23, 1986. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N21581 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1CF9F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N21581 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.5957, -87.9278 on July 15, 2025. The FAA registry record for N21581 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 N21581. 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
1943
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
February 9, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 23, 1986

Registered Owner

Name
SKYLINE AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 45184
City
RACINE
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53404-7029
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)
50347637
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1CF9F

Additional Details

Registration
N21581
Serial Number
18261729
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00901502

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 21:09:10)
Airport
Latitude
42.703262
Longitude
-87.958166

Data Source

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

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