N8727X - 1960 Cessna 182D Aircraft Registration

C182

1960 CESSNA 182D

Aircraft Description

N8727X is a 1960 Cessna 182D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wallis Aircraft INC in Clifford Township, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 18, 1960. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N8727X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC0127 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8727X was last updated on May 8, 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 N8727X. 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
1960
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182D
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 18, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
WALLIS AIRCRAFT INC
Address
594 LYON ST
City
CLIFFORD TOWNSHIP
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania18421-7767
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)
53000447
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC0127

Additional Details

Registration
N8727X
Serial Number
18253127
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
May 8, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00682221

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 21:01:50)
Airport
Latitude
41.611038
Longitude
-75.757037

Data Source

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

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