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N5545N1980 Cessna 182R

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jun 13, 2013.

Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (destroyed damage at worst, latest Nov 1988)4 ADs may apply

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Orange, CA
owner city / state
Engine
O-470 SERIES · 230 hp
Cont Motor
Owners
1
since 1988
NTSB events
2
destroyed, 1988
ADs may apply
4
confirm with A&P
Service reports
0
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Individual owner
City, state
Orange, CA
Certificate issued
Mar 3, 1988
Canceled
Jun 13, 2013
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Nov 21, 1980

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
182R
Year
1980
Serial number
18267783
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A7115B

Engine

Make and model
Cont Motor O-470 Series
Type
Reciprocating
Power
230 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 1988 – 2013Individual ownerOrange, CA
  2. 1951National Homes CorporationLafayette, IN · different airframe: 1946 Lockheed 18-56 S/N 18-2364

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (2)

Accident · destroyed

Nov 25, 1988 · Gorman, CA

THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED INTO AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT. THE EXISTENCE OF A MOUNTAIN WAVE ALONG THE AIRCRAFT'S FLIGHT ROUTE, THE FAILURE OF THE CREW TO EVALUATE REPORTED WEATHER CONDITIONS ALONG THE FLIGHT ROUTE, THE CREWS ATTEMPT TO FLY INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND THE OVER CONFIDENCE OF THE CREW IN THE AIRCRAFT'S ABILITY WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

Damage
Destroyed
Injuries
Fatal
Report
LAX89FA058

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for LAX89FA058)

Accident · substantial damage

Aug 26, 1985 · Reno, NV

THE STUDENT PILOT HAD ONLY 1.9 HOURS OF FLT TIME IN THE CESSNA 182R AND A TTL PIC TIME OF 6.6 HRS. AFTER PRACTICING TURNS AROUND A POINT AT 800 FT AGL A CLIMB WAS INITIATED. THE ACFT WAS UNABLE TO CLEAR THE RISING TERRAIN DUE TO A DENSITY ALT OF APRX 8200 FT. THE PLT STATED THE ACFT MUSHED ONTO THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
SEA85LA202

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for SEA85LA202)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (4)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2025-23-08Hoses and TubesDec 2, 2025Airframe (182R)Only with: Equipped with an affected part as defined in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD installed in accordance with STC SA03302AT.
2011-10-09Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190…Jun 17, 2011Airframe (182R)
2009-04-05Cessna Aircraft Company Models 182Q and 182R AirplanesMar 27, 2009Airframe (182R)Only with: Equipped with SMA diesel engine Model SR305-230-1 (or SR305-230 converted to SR305-230-1 per SMA SB-01-76-002) installed under STC SA03302AT.
2007-09-01Cessna Aircraft Company Models 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, and 182R…Apr 25, 2007Airframe (182R)Only with: Air Plains Services Corporation STC SA00152WI installed and a ground power receptacle mounted on the firewall (forward ground power receptacle).

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (0)

No Service Difficulty Reports found for this airframe since 1995.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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