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N8948G V

Cessna 182N · 1970

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N8948G is a 1970 Cessna 182N (serial 18260488), registered to Wilbur-Ellis Co in Salinas, CA. It is one of 337 Cessna 182N aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Wilbur-Ellis Co
Based in
Salinas, CA
Serial number
18260488
Year built
1970 · 56 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AC57A7 · 53053647 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 24, 2010
Airworthiness date
Nov 23, 1970
Last FAA activity
Apr 14, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2028
FAA region
4

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ICAO24: ac57a7
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072730

Cessna 182N
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: N8948G
Serial Number: 18260488
Year Manufactured: 1970
ACFTREF Code: 2072730
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): 53053647
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC57A7

Registrant

Wilbur-Ellis Co
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Po Box 3650
Salinas, CA, 939123650
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 24, 2010
Airworthiness Nov 23, 1970
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 14, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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