N983VB - 1978 Cessna R182 Aircraft Registration

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1978 CESSNA R182

Aircraft Description

N983VB is a 1978 Cessna R182, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kaufman Jeffrey Robert in Chapel Hill, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 1, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on September 19, 2014. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N983VB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADB826 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N983VB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.5965, -79.0948 on May 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N983VB was last updated on March 17, 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 80,402 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 N983VB. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
R182
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C82RR182 Skylane RG
Cruise Speed
111 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 1, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 19, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
KAUFMAN JEFFREY ROBERT
Address
101 BEECHRIDGE CT
City
CHAPEL HILL
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27517-8114
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53334046
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADB826

Additional Details

Registration
N983VB
Serial Number
R18200202
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00543412

Last Known Position

Date
May 25, 2026 (UTC 20:16:08)
Airport
Latitude
35.596527
Longitude
-79.09481

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC