N97968 - 1979 Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

C182

1979 CESSNA 182Q

Aircraft Description

N97968 is a 1979 Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Moses Fredric P in Wayland, MA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 24, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on November 26, 2003. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N97968 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA85F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N97968 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.4716, -71.5145 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N97968 was last updated on July 7, 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 N97968. 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 24, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 26, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
MOSES FREDRIC P
Address
10 ORCHARD LN
City
WAYLAND
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts01778-1908
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)
53324137
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADA85F

Additional Details

Registration
N97968
Serial Number
18267258
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00903830

Last Known Position

Date
May 26, 2026 (UTC 18:37:04)
Airport
Latitude
42.470123
Longitude
-71.515066

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC