N987AF - 1978 Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

C182

1978 CESSNA 182Q

Aircraft Description

N987AF is a 1978 Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aero Fliers INC in Akron, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 8, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on March 18, 2014. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N987AF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC52B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N987AF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.5519, -81.2509 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N987AF was last updated on July 18, 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 N987AF. 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
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 8, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 18, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
AERO FLIERS INC
Address
PO BOX 2213
City
AKRON
State / Zip Code
Ohio44309-2213
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)
53342453
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC52B

Additional Details

Registration
N987AF
Serial Number
18266588
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2027
Last Action Date
July 18, 2024
Last Update Date
July 18, 2024
Unique ID
00634570

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 16:23:01)
Airport
Latitude
41.043457
Longitude
-81.452576

Data Source

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

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