N8954X - 1961 Cessna 182D Aircraft Registration

C182

1961 CESSNA 182D

Aircraft Description

N8954X is a 1961 Cessna 182D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gansz Kenneth L in Clare, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 8, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on July 9, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N8954X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC5AE1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8954X was last updated on May 26, 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 N8954X. 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
1961
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
April 8, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 9, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
GANSZ KENNETH L
Address
1636 EASTER AVE
City
CLARE
State / Zip Code
Iowa50524-7542
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53055341
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC5AE1

Additional Details

Registration
N8954X
Serial Number
18253354
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00391631

Data Source

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

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