N8969G - 1970 Cessna 182N Aircraft Registration

C182

1970 CESSNA 182N

Aircraft Description

N8969G is a 1970 Cessna 182N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Galuska Matthew in Minnetonka, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 7, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on July 31, 2025. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N8969G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC5F38 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8969G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.8340, -93.4942 on February 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8969G was last updated on July 31, 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 N8969G. 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
1970
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182N
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 7, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 31, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
GALUSKA MATTHEW
Address
16418 GLADYS LN
City
MINNETONKA
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55345-2840
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)
53057470
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC5F38

Additional Details

Registration
N8969G
Serial Number
18260509
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2032
Last Action Date
July 31, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00111561

Last Known Position

Date
February 8, 2026 (UTC 20:40:10)
Airport
Latitude
44.833969
Longitude
-93.494176

Data Source

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

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