N5871C - 1973 Cessna 182P Aircraft Registration

C182

1973 CESSNA 182P

Aircraft Description

N5871C is a 1973 Cessna 182P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to N5871C LLC in Boulder, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 3, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on December 5, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5871C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A79267 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5871C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.0391, -105.2322 on March 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5871C was last updated on December 5, 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 N5871C. 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
1973
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 3, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 5, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
N5871C LLC
Address
1120 EDINBORO DR
City
BOULDER
State / Zip Code
Colorado80305-6430
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)
51711147
Mode S Code (Hex)
A79267

Additional Details

Registration
N5871C
Serial Number
18262251
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2030
Last Action Date
December 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00801775

Last Known Position

Date
April 19, 2026 (UTC 17:05:17)
Airport
Latitude
40.168121
Longitude
-105.171326

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC