N8444M - 1959 Cessna 182B Aircraft Registration

C182

1959 CESSNA 182B

Aircraft Description

N8444M is a 1959 Cessna 182B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Slusher Michael E in Dufur, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 10, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on June 15, 2016. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N8444M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB91A5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8444M 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 N8444M. 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
1959
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 10, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 15, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
SLUSHER MICHAEL E
Address
PO BOX 7
City
DUFUR
State / Zip Code
Oregon97021-0007
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)
52710645
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB91A5

Additional Details

Registration
N8444M
Serial Number
52212
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00231387

Data Source

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

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