N52981 - 1974 Cessna 182P Aircraft Registration

N52981 is a 1974 Cessna 182P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to J-bear Aviation LLC in Whitefish, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 29, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on September 17, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N52981 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6ADE7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N52981 was last updated on September 17, 2025. 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 N52981. 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.