N42261 - 1968 Cessna 182L Aircraft Registration

N42261 is a 1968 Cessna 182L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Shenandoah Skies LLC in Harrisonburg, VA. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 17, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on May 1, 1997. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N42261 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50651 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N42261 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.2547, -78.5715 on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N42261 was last updated on March 21, 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 N42261. 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.