N8525T - 1959 Cessna 182C Aircraft Registration

C182

1959 CESSNA 182C

Aircraft Description

N8525T is a 1959 Cessna 182C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Randall M in Escondido, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 17, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on September 21, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N8525T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABB1DF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8525T was last tracked by AviatorDB near Mcclellan-palomar Airport (KCRQ) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8525T was last updated on June 10, 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 N8525T. 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
182C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 17, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 21, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH RANDALL M
Address
20012 ELFIN FOREST LN
City
ESCONDIDO
State / Zip Code
California92029-6004
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)
52730737
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABB1DF

Additional Details

Registration
N8525T
Serial Number
52425
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00242771

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 19:01:22)
Airport
Latitude
33.128563
Longitude
-117.278448

Data Source

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

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