N739DM - 1979 Cessna R182 Aircraft Registration

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1979 CESSNA R182

Aircraft Description

N739DM is a 1979 Cessna R182, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Shorten Craig in Atlanta, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 3, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on June 2, 1993. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N739DM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9ECD1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N739DM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.7884, -89.9445 on February 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N739DM was last updated on March 24, 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 N739DM. 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
1979
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
R182
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C82RR182 Skylane RG
Cruise Speed
111 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 3, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 2, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
SHORTEN CRAIG
Address
24711 STATE HIGHWAY J
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
Missouri63530-2202
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52366321
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9ECD1

Additional Details

Registration
N739DM
Serial Number
R18200992
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00242317

Last Known Position

Date
February 10, 2026 (UTC 22:10:27)
Airport
Latitude
40.788437
Longitude
-89.944519

Data Source

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

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