N5955B - 1956 Cessna 182A Aircraft Registration

C182

1956 CESSNA 182A

Aircraft Description

N5955B is a 1956 Cessna 182A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hess Garrett in Fullerton, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 11, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 17, 2020. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5955B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7B303 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5955B was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fullerton Municipal Airport (KFUL) on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5955B was last updated on July 3, 2024. 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 N5955B. 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 11, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 17, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
HESS GARRETT
Address
1131 E WHITING AVE
City
FULLERTON
State / Zip Code
California92831-3825
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)
51731403
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7B303

Additional Details

Registration
N5955B
Serial Number
33955
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
July 3, 2024
Last Update Date
July 3, 2024
Unique ID
00031995

Last Known Position

Date
February 14, 2026 (UTC 21:37:21)
Airport
Latitude
33.872153
Longitude
-117.978745

Data Source

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

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