N279JS - 1978 Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

C182

1978 CESSNA 182Q

Aircraft Description

N279JS is a 1978 Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Annapolis Aviation LLC in Annapolis, MD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 7, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on February 19, 2003. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N279JS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2C8C4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N279JS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Lee Airport (KANP) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N279JS was last updated on August 18, 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 N279JS. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182Q
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
112 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 7, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 19, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
ANNAPOLIS AVIATION LLC
Address
364 BROADVIEW LN
City
ANNAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
Maryland21401-7240
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)
50544304
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2C8C4

Additional Details

Registration
N279JS
Serial Number
18266499
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00930577

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 20:08:40)
Airport
Latitude
38.940365
Longitude
-76.566497

Data Source

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

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