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N2542R V

Cessna 182K · 1967

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N2542R is a 1967 Cessna 182K (serial 18258242), registered to Thordarson Gudsteinn T in La Porte, IN. It is one of 414 Cessna 182K aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Thordarson Gudsteinn T
Based in
La Porte, IN
Serial number
18258242
Year built
1967 · 59 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A26908 · 50464410 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 8, 2023
Airworthiness date
May 22, 1967
Last FAA activity
Dec 19, 2024
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2030
FAA region
Central

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Last known — 4 days ago N2542R
Observed 2026-09-08 05:19:56 MST
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Ground speed
129 kt
Altitude (baro)
5,825 ft
Track
246.0°
Squawk
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Wind / OAT
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Autopilot target
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Lat 42.11366, Lng -85.76240
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072724

Cessna 182K
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 103 KTAS
Ceiling: 18,100 ft
MTOW: 3,100 lbs
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17026

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: O-470 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 230 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N2542R
Serial Number: 18258242
Year Manufactured: 1967
ACFTREF Code: 2072724
Engine Code: 17026
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50464410
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A26908
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Registrant

Thordarson Gudsteinn T
4114 S 150 W
La Porte, IN, 463507721
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 8, 2023
Airworthiness May 22, 1967
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Dec 19, 2024
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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