N1218Q - 1971 Cessna 150L Aircraft Registration

C150

1971 CESSNA 150L

Aircraft Description

N1218Q is a 1971 Cessna 150L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Marasingha Sinath Aman in Downey, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 8, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on December 18, 2018. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N1218Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05AE8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1218Q was last tracked by AviatorDB near Upland-cable Airport (KCCB) on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1218Q was last updated on March 20, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna A150 Aerobat was a specialized aerobatic trainer variant of the popular Cessna 150, designed to democratize aerobatic instruction for civilian pilots. First flown in prototype form on September 12, 1957, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants and featured structural reinforcements for +6/-3G aerobatic maneuvers. With a wingspan of 32 feet 9 inches and powered by a 100-horsepower Continental O-200 engine, the aircraft served flight schools worldwide from 1969 to 1977. The A150 Aerobat was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company of Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C150.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1218Q. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1971
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
150L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C150A150 Aerobat
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 8, 1971
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 18, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
MARASINGHA SINATH AMAN
Address
10000 IMPERIAL HWY APT C208
City
DOWNEY
State / Zip Code
California90242-3217
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50055350
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05AE8

Additional Details

Registration
N1218Q
Serial Number
15072518
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
March 20, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00220380

Last Known Position

Date
February 14, 2026 (UTC 01:15:50)
Airport
Latitude
34.11341
Longitude
-117.683158

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC