N281SL - 1972 Cessna 182P Aircraft Registration

C182

1972 CESSNA 182P

Aircraft Description

N281SL is a 1972 Cessna 182P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Curly Aviation LLC in Atlanta, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 26, 2026. The registration certificate was issued on August 26, 2025. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N281SL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2D34D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N281SL was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fulton County Airport Brown Field (KFTY) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N281SL was last updated on August 26, 2025. 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 N281SL. 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
January 26, 2026
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 26, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
CURLY AVIATION LLC
Address
1661 DONCASTER DR NE
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
Georgia30309-2605
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)
50551515
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2D34D

Additional Details

Registration
N281SL
Serial Number
182-61394
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2032
Last Action Date
August 26, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00341312

Last Known Position

Date
March 20, 2026 (UTC 13:04:53)
Airport
Latitude
33.778118
Longitude
-84.518593

Data Source

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

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