N2974F - 1966 Cessna 182J Aircraft Registration

C182

1966 CESSNA 182J

Aircraft Description

N2974F is a 1966 Cessna 182J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cook Bentley in Sewanee, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 18, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on April 17, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2974F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31265 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2974F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.5611, -86.0521 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2974F was last updated on April 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 80,556 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 N2974F. 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
Model
182J
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 18, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 17, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
COOK BENTLEY
Address
120 VIRGINIA AVE
City
SEWANEE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37375-2410
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)
50611145
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31265

Additional Details

Registration
N2974F
Serial Number
18257074
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00890943

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 20:29:08)
Airport
Latitude
35.217453
Longitude
-85.867235

Data Source

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

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