N987FM - 1978 Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

C182

1978 CESSNA 182Q

Aircraft Description

N987FM is a 1978 Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mobile County Health Department in Mobile, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 22, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on December 12, 2014. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N987FM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC5AE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N987FM was last updated on April 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 N987FM. 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
December 22, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 12, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
MOBILE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Address
251 N BAYOU ST
City
MOBILE
State / Zip Code
Alabama36603-5827
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)
53342656
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC5AE

Additional Details

Registration
N987FM
Serial Number
18266706
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00063630

Data Source

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

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