N2553Q - 1966 Cessna (textron Aviation) 182K Aircraft Registration

C182

1966 Cessna (Textron Aviation) 182K

Aircraft Description

N2553Q is a 1966 Cessna 182K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sanders William R Jr in Lafayette, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 18, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on June 8, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2553Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26CE1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2553Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.0391, -105.2409 on May 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2553Q was last updated on August 17, 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 N2553Q. 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
1966
Manufacturer
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Model
182K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 18, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 8, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
SANDERS WILLIAM R JR
Address
2283 EAGLES NEST DR
City
LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
Colorado80026-9334
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)
50466341
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26CE1

Additional Details

Registration
N2553Q
Serial Number
18257753
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
August 17, 2023
Last Update Date
August 17, 2023
Unique ID
00053052

Last Known Position

Date
July 11, 2026 (UTC 19:01:46)
Airport
Latitude
40.169495
Longitude
-105.174011

Data Source

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

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