N94897 - 1978 Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

C182

1978 CESSNA 182Q

Aircraft Description

N94897 is a 1978 Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mayes Arthur III in Carlsbad, NM. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 31, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on June 14, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N94897 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD2E93 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N94897 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Sedona Airport (KSEZ) on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N94897 was last updated on June 14, 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 N94897. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182Q
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
112 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 31, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 14, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
MAYES ARTHUR III
Address
121-3 MAYES RANCH RD
City
CARLSBAD
State / Zip Code
New Mexico88220-9449
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)
53227223
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD2E93

Additional Details

Registration
N94897
Serial Number
18266530
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00124680

Last Known Position

Date
March 17, 2026 (UTC 19:00:47)
Airport
Latitude
34.849017
Longitude
-111.789708

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC