N8539Z - 1958 Cessna 182A Aircraft Registration

C182

1958 CESSNA 182A

Aircraft Description

N8539Z is a 1958 Cessna 182A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Riggs Randy G in Creede, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 18, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on February 14, 2001. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N8539Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABB628 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8539Z was last updated on August 18, 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 N8539Z. 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
1958
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 18, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 14, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
RIGGS RANDY G
Address
PO BOX 271
City
CREEDE
State / Zip Code
Colorado81130-0271
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)
52733050
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABB628

Additional Details

Registration
N8539Z
Serial Number
51452
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00122721

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC