N540DC - 2000 Cessna 182S Aircraft Registration

N540DC is a 2000 Cessna 182S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Skylane Aviation LLC in Hazelwood, MO. The registration certificate was issued on September 2, 2022. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6D83A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N540DC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.8903, -90.0460 on June 8, 2025. The FAA registry record for N540DC was last updated on September 2, 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 N540DC. 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.