N97503 - 1979 Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

C182

1979 CESSNA 182Q

Aircraft Description

N97503 is a 1979 Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mercury International LLC in Cheyenne, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 29, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on March 20, 2026. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N97503 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD98AC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N97503 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (KDVT) on February 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N97503 was last updated on March 20, 2026. 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 N97503. 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
1979
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
January 29, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 20, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
MERCURY INTERNATIONAL LLC
Address
1712 PIONEER AVE STE 500
STE F-6 WEST
City
CHEYENNE
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82001-4406
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)
53314254
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD98AC

Additional Details

Registration
N97503
Serial Number
18267114
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2033
Last Action Date
March 20, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00413950

Last Known Position

Date
February 11, 2026 (UTC 20:06:05)
Airport
Latitude
33.690483
Longitude
-112.081175

Data Source

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

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