N42980 - 1968 Cessna 182L Aircraft Registration

C182

1968 CESSNA 182L

Aircraft Description

N42980 is a 1968 Cessna 182L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Friday Dale C in Santa Cruz, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 6, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on January 3, 2018. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N42980 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A52097 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N42980 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.7921, -121.7380 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N42980 was last updated on April 14, 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 N42980. 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 6, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 3, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
FRIDAY DALE C
Address
327 36TH AVE
City
SANTA CRUZ
State / Zip Code
California95062-5516
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)
51220227
Mode S Code (Hex)
A52097

Additional Details

Registration
N42980
Serial Number
18259274
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00241994

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 20:01:31)
Airport
Latitude
36.792096
Longitude
-121.737983

Data Source

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

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