Single-engine piston

N6863M

1975 Cessna 182P Skylane

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1975
Serial
18263867
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Continental O-470 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Rvandco LLC (LLC)
Based
Missoula, MT
Registration record

N6863M on the FAA register

Type
1975 Cessna 182P Skylane
Serial
18263867
Engines
Continental O-470 series
Registered owner
Rvandco LLC
Missoula, MT
Certificate issued
2009-11-10
Airworthiness date
1975-05-05
Registration expires
2028-10-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
A91C4E
Mode S (octal)
52216116
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
807 nm
Cruise (type)
143 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2028-10-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2009-11-10
    Certificate of registration issued as N6863M.
  • 1999-09-14
    Accident at Summerville, GA; damage: substantial.
  • 1979-07-12
    Accident at Suprise,Az, 03; damage: substantial.
  • 1975-05-05
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
Overview

About N6863M

N6863M is a 1975 Cessna 182P Skylane, serial number 18263867. The FAA register lists Rvandco LLC as the registrant in Missoula, Montana. The current certificate of registration was issued on November 10, 2009 and expires on October 31, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Continental O-470 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 143 knots and a range of about 807 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated May 5, 1975.

N6863M has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
143 kt
Range
807 nm
Power / thrust (each)
230
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,350 ft
Landing over 50 ft
1,350 ft
Fuel burn
14 gph

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Safety record

Accident & incident history

1999-09-14 Accident · Summerville, GA Damage: Substantial NTSB · ATL99LA130
Reported aircraft: Cessna 182P
Probable cause: The missing throttle linkage bolt from the carburetor due to an improper engine installation by maintenance personnel. Factors were the tailwind present during the landing roll and the trees.
1979-07-12 Accident · Suprise,Az, 03 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 2062
Reported aircraft: Cessna 182
Probable cause: COTTER PIN RUSTY.WATER & DEBRIS IN CHAMBER.

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.