N6494A - 1956 Cessna 182 Aircraft Registration

C182

1956 CESSNA 182

Aircraft Description

N6494A is a 1956 Cessna 182, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Root Jeff G in Pound Ridge, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 10, 1994. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N6494A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8898F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6494A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.0670, -73.7076 on July 6, 2025. The FAA registry record for N6494A was last updated on October 20, 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 N6494A. 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
May 28, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 10, 1994

Registered Owner

Name
ROOT JEFF G
Address
PO BOX 21
City
POUND RIDGE
State / Zip Code
New York10576-0021
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)
52104617
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8898F

Additional Details

Registration
N6494A
Serial Number
33294
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00872466

Last Known Position

Date
July 6, 2025 (UTC 22:07:12)
Airport
Latitude
41.067001
Longitude
-73.707603

Data Source

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

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