N721A - 1978 Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

C182

1978 CESSNA 182Q

Aircraft Description

N721A is a 1978 Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Embry-riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 19, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on June 24, 2013. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470-U engine producing 230 horsepower, N721A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A743 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N721A was last tracked by AviatorDB near Daytona Beach International Airport (KDAB) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N721A was last updated on August 11, 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 N721A. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182Q
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
112 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 19, 2024
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 24, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
Address
1 AEROSPACE BLVD
City
DAYTONA BEACH
State / Zip Code
Florida32114-3910
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Embry-riddle Aeronautical University
ICAO Code
XSL

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470-U
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52323503
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A743

Additional Details

Registration
N721A
Serial Number
18266259
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
August 11, 2023
Unique ID
00123047

Last Known Position

Date
April 2, 2026 (UTC 14:39:59)
Airport
Latitude
29.165039
Longitude
-81.054699

Data Source

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

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