N6493A - 1956 Cessna 182 Aircraft Registration

C182

1956 CESSNA 182

Aircraft Description

N6493A is a 1956 Cessna 182, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thornton Anthony D in Mckinney, TX. The registration certificate was issued on February 12, 2019. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N6493A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8896C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6493A 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 N6493A. 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
182
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 12, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
THORNTON ANTHONY D
Address
10416 JACKSON HOLE LN
City
MCKINNEY
State / Zip Code
Texas75072-5932
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)
52104554
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8896C

Additional Details

Registration
N6493A
Serial Number
33293
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
00315561

Data Source

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

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