N9318X - 1962 Cessna 182E Aircraft Registration

C182

1962 CESSNA 182E

Aircraft Description

N9318X is a 1962 Cessna 182E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Topnotch Aero INC in Austin, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 29, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on May 10, 2002. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9318X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACECE6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9318X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.1789, -97.6573 on February 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9318X was last updated on October 20, 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 N9318X. 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
1962
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 29, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 10, 2002

Registered Owner

Name
TOPNOTCH AERO INC
Address
PO BOX 5161
City
AUSTIN
State / Zip Code
Texas78763-5161
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)
53166346
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACECE6

Additional Details

Registration
N9318X
Serial Number
18253718
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00530501

Last Known Position

Date
April 19, 2026 (UTC 17:56:03)
Airport
Latitude
30.171478
Longitude
-97.657148

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC