N8539T - 1959 Cessna 182C Aircraft Registration

C182

1959 CESSNA 182C

Aircraft Description

N8539T is a 1959 Cessna 182C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Corbitt James Todd in Irvine, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 17, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on October 16, 2018. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N8539T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABB622 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8539T was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fullerton Municipal Airport (KFUL) on March 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8539T was last updated on June 16, 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 N8539T. 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
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 16, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
CORBITT JAMES TODD
Address
38 AMBERLEAF
City
IRVINE
State / Zip Code
California92614-7915
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)
52733042
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABB622

Additional Details

Registration
N8539T
Serial Number
52439
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00212721

Last Known Position

Date
March 15, 2026 (UTC 21:54:47)
Airport
Latitude
33.870289
Longitude
-117.98428

Data Source

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

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