N8488M - 1976 Cessna 182P Aircraft Registration

C182

1976 CESSNA 182P

Aircraft Description

N8488M is a 1976 Cessna 182P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Media Stew LLC in Carson City, NV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 9, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on June 3, 2019. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N8488M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABA10D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8488M was last tracked by AviatorDB near Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8488M was last updated on March 14, 2025. 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 N8488M. 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
1976
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 9, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 3, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
MEDIA STEW LLC
Address
2101 ARROWHEAD DR
City
CARSON CITY
State / Zip Code
Nevada89706-0402
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)
52720415
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABA10D

Additional Details

Registration
N8488M
Serial Number
18264626
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
March 14, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00622861

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 23:06:04)
Airport
Latitude
43.830872
Longitude
-117.058943

Data Source

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

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