Single-engine turboprop

N6278A

2008 Cessna Turbo 182T Skylane

Registered 1 NTSB/FAA record
Built
2008
Serial
T18208864
Class
Single-engine turboprop
Engines
Lycoming TIO-540-AK1A
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Brentwood, CA
Registration record

N6278A on the FAA register

Type
2008 Cessna Turbo 182T Skylane (FAA: Cessna T182T)
Serial
T18208864
Engines
Lycoming TIO-540-AK1A
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Brentwood, CA
Certificate issued
2018-01-03
Airworthiness date
2008-06-10
Registration expires
2028-01-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
A833AF
Mode S (octal)
52031657
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
968 nm
Cruise (type)
145 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2028-01-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2018-01-03
    Certificate of registration issued as N6278A to the current registrant.
  • 2008-06-10
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
  • 2004-10-27
    N6278A previously assigned to a Cessna 182 Skylane (s/n 33078); cancelled.
  • 1991-06-14
    Accident at Farmerville, LA; damage: substantial.
Overview

About N6278A

N6278A is a 2008 Cessna Turbo 182T Skylane (FAA model T182T), serial number T18208864. It is registered to an individual in Brentwood, California. The current certificate of registration was issued on January 3, 2018 and expires on January 31, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine turboprop, one Lycoming TIO-540-AK1A engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 145 knots and a range of about 968 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated June 10, 2008.

N6278A has 1 accident/incident record on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
145 kt
Range
968 nm
Power / thrust (each)
230
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,514 ft
Landing over 50 ft
1,350 ft
Fuel burn
12 gph

Published figures for the Cessna Turbo 182T Skylane type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition. Cessna Turbo 182T Skylane specs, prices and for-sale inventory →

Safety record

Accident & incident history

1991-06-14 Accident · Farmerville, LA Damage: Substantial Minor injury NTSB · FTW91LA096
Reported aircraft: Cessna 182
Probable cause: A FUEL STARVATION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SELECT THE PROPER FUEL TANK.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.