N945FW - 1980 Cessna R182 Aircraft Registration

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1980 CESSNA R182

Aircraft Description

N945FW is a 1980 Cessna R182, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission in Lakeland, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 15, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on February 4, 2005. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N945FW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD204D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N945FW was last updated on August 14, 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 N945FW. 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
1980
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
R182
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C82RR182 Skylane RG
Cruise Speed
111 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 15, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 4, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Address
3900 DRANE FIELD RD
City
LAKELAND
State / Zip Code
Florida33811-1207
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53220115
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD204D

Additional Details

Registration
N945FW
Serial Number
R18201484
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 14, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00840655

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 18:16:18)
Airport
Latitude
25.839798
Longitude
-80.694165

Data Source

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

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