N978RA - 1998 Cessna 182S Aircraft Registration

N978RA is a 1998 Cessna 182S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bdk Pegasus LLC in Bastrop, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 26, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on January 6, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N978RA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA2D5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N978RA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.8790, -97.0978 on February 5, 2026. The FAA registry record for N978RA was last updated on January 6, 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 N978RA. 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.