N9978E - 1985 Cessna 182R Aircraft Registration

N9978E is a 1985 Cessna 182R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lagasse Robert in Wolcott, CT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 28, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on November 24, 2025. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9978E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADF019 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9978E was last updated on November 24, 2025. 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 N9978E. 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.