N70938 - 1968 Cessna 182M Aircraft Registration

C182

1968 CESSNA 182M

Aircraft Description

N70938 is a 1968 Cessna 182M, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dawson Ranch Aviation LLC in Encinal, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 26, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on March 7, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N70938 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A978DF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N70938 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.9686, -96.8364 on July 24, 2025. The FAA registry record for N70938 was last updated on April 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 N70938. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 26, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 7, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
DAWSON RANCH AVIATION LLC
Address
3978 RAICES RD
City
ENCINAL
State / Zip Code
Texas78019-2009
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)
52274337
Mode S Code (Hex)
A978DF

Additional Details

Registration
N70938
Serial Number
18259425
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
April 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00410947

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 01:02:55)
Airport
Latitude
32.975693
Longitude
-96.839594

Data Source

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

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