N97855 - 1979 Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

C182

1979 CESSNA 182Q

Aircraft Description

N97855 is a 1979 Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sharp Brady in Platteville, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 30, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on September 6, 2024. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N97855 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA482 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N97855 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.4273, -104.6309 on February 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N97855 was last updated on September 11, 2024. 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 N97855. 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
August 30, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 6, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SHARP BRADY
Address
13042 COUNTY ROAD 42
City
PLATTEVILLE
State / Zip Code
Colorado80651-8715
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)
53322202
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADA482

Additional Details

Registration
N97855
Serial Number
18267225
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2031
Last Action Date
September 11, 2024
Last Update Date
September 11, 2024
Unique ID
00013860

Last Known Position

Date
February 6, 2026 (UTC 17:07:59)
Airport
Latitude
40.427307
Longitude
-104.630859

Data Source

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

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