N8342S - 1965 Cessna 182H Aircraft Registration

N8342S is a 1965 Cessna 182H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Skydive Northstar LLC in Mankato, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 12, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on September 2, 2020. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N8342S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB69E5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8342S was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.1234, -93.2606 on July 13, 2025. The FAA registry record for N8342S was last updated on March 17, 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 N8342S. 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.