N97596 - 1979 Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

C182

1979 CESSNA 182Q

Aircraft Description

N97596 is a 1979 Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aero-sphere INC in Longmont, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 23, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on August 15, 2018. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N97596 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD99EA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N97596 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Vance Brand Airport (KLMO) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N97596 was last updated on June 3, 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 N97596. 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
July 23, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 15, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
AERO-SPHERE INC
Address
229 AIRPORT RD # H31A
City
LONGMONT
State / Zip Code
Colorado80503-9600
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)
53314752
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD99EA

Additional Details

Registration
N97596
Serial Number
18267143
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00013930

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 17:25:17)
Airport
Latitude
40.16029
Longitude
-105.155265

Data Source

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

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