N9317X - 1961 Cessna 182E Aircraft Registration

C182

1961 CESSNA 182E

Aircraft Description

N9317X is a 1961 Cessna 182E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Moonshine Energy LLC in Midland, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 28, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on October 26, 2022. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9317X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACECC3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9317X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.0615, -102.1074 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9317X was last updated on September 9, 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 N9317X. 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
182E
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 28, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 26, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
MOONSHINE ENERGY LLC
Address
2004 HUMBLE AVE
City
MIDLAND
State / Zip Code
Texas79705-8625
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)
53166303
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACECC3

Additional Details

Registration
N9317X
Serial Number
18253717
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00640511

Last Known Position

Date
May 24, 2026 (UTC 15:07:43)
Airport
Latitude
28.381805
Longitude
-97.231381

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC