N97903 - 1979 Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

C182

1979 CESSNA 182Q

Aircraft Description

N97903 is a 1979 Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aerial Imaging INC in South Bend, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 5, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on September 30, 2015. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N97903 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA788 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N97903 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.7051, -86.2763 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N97903 was last updated on December 21, 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 N97903. 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
September 5, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 30, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
AERIAL IMAGING INC
Address
4483 CORPORATE DR BLDG 301
City
SOUTH BEND
State / Zip Code
Indiana46628-4368
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)
53323610
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADA788

Additional Details

Registration
N97903
Serial Number
18267243
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
December 21, 2024
Last Update Date
December 21, 2024
Unique ID
00713840

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 23:59:54)
Airport
Latitude
44.329601
Longitude
-91.493739

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC