N97178 - Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

N97178 is a Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Meador Rita R in Eldorado, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 31, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on October 22, 2014. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD8ACA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N97178 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.2728, -98.8654 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N97178 was last updated on March 24, 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 N97178. 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.