N2956Y - 1962 Cessna 182E Aircraft Registration

C182

1962 CESSNA 182E

Aircraft Description

N2956Y is a 1962 Cessna 182E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sunset Vertical Speed LLC in West Creek, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 8, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on December 17, 2020. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2956Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A30B4E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2956Y was last updated on April 7, 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 N2956Y. 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 8, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 17, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
SUNSET VERTICAL SPEED LLC
Address
PO BOX 371
City
WEST CREEK
State / Zip Code
New Jersey08092-0371
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)
50605516
Mode S Code (Hex)
A30B4E

Additional Details

Registration
N2956Y
Serial Number
18253956
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00670813

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 17:51:04)
Airport
Latitude
39.647278
Longitude
-74.178374

Data Source

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

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