N4712D - 1957 Cessna 182A Aircraft Registration

C182

1957 CESSNA 182A

Aircraft Description

N4712D is a 1957 Cessna 182A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Werkema Thomas L in Caledonia, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 27, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on March 29, 1989. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N4712D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5C773 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4712D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.8419, -85.3553 on March 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4712D was last updated on September 22, 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 N4712D. 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
1957
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 27, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 29, 1989

Registered Owner

Name
WERKEMA THOMAS L
Address
3547 84TH STREET SE
City
CALEDONIA
State / Zip Code
Michigan49316
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)
51343563
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5C773

Additional Details

Registration
N4712D
Serial Number
34812
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00353424

Last Known Position

Date
March 9, 2026 (UTC 15:17:55)
Airport
Latitude
42.841873
Longitude
-85.355274

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC