N8449S - 1965 Cessna 182H Aircraft Registration

N8449S is a 1965 Cessna 182H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hollensbe Brant W in West Des Moines, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 4, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on February 13, 2004. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N8449S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB9259 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8449S was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.6914, -93.5664 on June 19, 2025. The FAA registry record for N8449S was last updated on September 22, 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 N8449S. 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.