N94986 - 1978 Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

C182

1978 CESSNA 182Q

Aircraft Description

N94986 is a 1978 Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to United States Air Force (owner) in Usaf Academy, CO. The registration certificate was issued on July 5, 2007. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N94986 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD3226 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N94986 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Usaf Academy Airfield (KAFF) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N94986 was last updated on April 21, 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 N94986. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 5, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (OWNER)
Address
9222 AIRFIELD DR PMB 77
City
USAF ACADEMY
State / Zip Code
Colorado80840
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)
53231046
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD3226

Additional Details

Registration
N94986
Serial Number
18266552
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00274680

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 18:08:30)
Airport
Latitude
38.97088
Longitude
-104.815247

Data Source

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

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