N8972G - 1970 Cessna 182N Aircraft Registration

C182

1970 CESSNA 182N

Aircraft Description

N8972G is a 1970 Cessna 182N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Day & Night Plumbing & Heating LLC in Sidney, NE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 19, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on October 1, 2018. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N8972G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC61FA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8972G was last updated on June 16, 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 N8972G. 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
November 19, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 1, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
DAY & NIGHT PLUMBING & HEATING LLC
Address
1400 JACKSON ST
City
SIDNEY
State / Zip Code
Nebraska69162-1543
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)
53060772
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC61FA

Additional Details

Registration
N8972G
Serial Number
18260512
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00231551

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 02:46:30)
Airport
Latitude
40.443374
Longitude
-103.328101

Data Source

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

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