N4948S - 1980 Cessna TR182 Aircraft Registration

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1980 CESSNA TR182

Aircraft Description

N4948S is a 1980 Cessna TR182, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Taildragon LLC in Albuquerque, NM. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 11, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 2011. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N4948S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A62275 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4948S was last tracked by AviatorDB near Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG) on February 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4948S was last updated on March 10, 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 N4948S. 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
1980
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
TR182
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C82TTR182 Turbo Skylane RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 11, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 31, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
TAILDRAGON LLC
Address
3339 CENTRAL AVE NE UNIT 325
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
New Mexico87106-1461
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51421165
Mode S Code (Hex)
A62275

Additional Details

Registration
N4948S
Serial Number
R18201487
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00790655

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 00:14:48)
Airport
Latitude
35.153538
Longitude
-106.796246

Data Source

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

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