N2897Y - 1962 Cessna 182E Aircraft Registration

C182

1962 CESSNA 182E

Aircraft Description

N2897Y is a 1962 Cessna 182E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered in the United States. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 2, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on September 1, 2015. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2897Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2F2CE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2897Y was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.7010, -113.0990 on August 30, 2024. The FAA registry record for N2897Y was last updated on May 23, 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 N2897Y. 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
1962
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 2, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 1, 2015

Registered Owner

The registered owner has requested to keep this data private under Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 44114.

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)
50571316
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2F2CE

Additional Details

Registration
N2897Y
Serial Number
18253897
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 23, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00710593

Last Known Position

Date
August 30, 2024 (UTC 16:19:54)
Airport
Latitude
37.701
Longitude
-113.098999

Data Source

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

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