N5855B - 1956 Cessna 182A Aircraft Registration

C182

1956 CESSNA 182A

Aircraft Description

N5855B is a 1956 Cessna 182A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cudahy J Patrick in Bayside, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 28, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 23, 2002. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5855B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A78B84 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5855B was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.8034, -124.1130 on July 20, 2025. The FAA registry record for N5855B was last updated on July 18, 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 N5855B. 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
1956
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 28, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 23, 2002

Registered Owner

Name
CUDAHY J PATRICK
Address
PO BOX 755
City
BAYSIDE
State / Zip Code
California95524-0755
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)
51705604
Mode S Code (Hex)
A78B84

Additional Details

Registration
N5855B
Serial Number
33855
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00611735

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 22:32:00)
Airport
Latitude
40.79475
Longitude
-124.101313

Data Source

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

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