N868LB - 1969 Cessna 182M Aircraft Registration

N868LB is a 1969 Cessna 182M, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Patriot Leasing LLC in Abilene, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 24, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on November 3, 2022. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N868LB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABED8B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N868LB was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW) on March 3, 2026. The FAA registry record for N868LB was last updated on September 15, 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 N868LB. 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.