N97872 - 1979 Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

N97872 is a 1979 Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aardvark Aviation LLC in Alpena, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 31, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on January 30, 2021. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N97872 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA4C5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N97872 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.0781, -83.5603 on February 25, 2025. The FAA registry record for N97872 was last updated on April 14, 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 N97872. 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.