N42894 - 1968 Cessna 182L Aircraft Registration

C182

1968 CESSNA 182L

Aircraft Description

N42894 is a 1968 Cessna 182L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Comal Aero INC in Schertz, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 30, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on June 8, 1999. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N42894 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51D07 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N42894 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.2871, -95.4625 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N42894 was last updated on March 24, 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 N42894. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 30, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 8, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
COMAL AERO INC
Address
3729 FORSYTH PARK
City
SCHERTZ
State / Zip Code
Texas78154-2959
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)
51216407
Mode S Code (Hex)
A51D07

Additional Details

Registration
N42894
Serial Number
18259240
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00281964

Last Known Position

Date
April 17, 2026 (UTC 18:46:25)
Airport
Latitude
29.718384
Longitude
-98.053507

Data Source

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

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