N8857X - 1961 Cessna 182D Aircraft Registration

N8857X is a 1961 Cessna 182D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blanton Robert D in Wichita, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 31, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on March 21, 2012. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N8857X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC33CB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8857X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.7820, -97.1139 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8857X was last updated on August 8, 2024. 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 N8857X. 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.