N1518Q - 1971 Cessna 150L Aircraft Registration

C150

1971 CESSNA 150L

Aircraft Description

N1518Q is a 1971 Cessna 150L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Midwest Aero Restorations LTD in Danville, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 9, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on May 21, 2013. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N1518Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0D165 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1518Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.4568, -122.2684 on January 27, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1518Q was last updated on August 4, 2023. 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 N1518Q. 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
September 9, 1971
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 21, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
MIDWEST AERO RESTORATIONS LTD
Address
22563 N BOWMAN AVE
City
DANVILLE
State / Zip Code
Illinois61834-7506
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)
50150545
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0D165

Additional Details

Registration
N1518Q
Serial Number
15072818
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00720850

Last Known Position

Date
January 27, 2026 (UTC 23:17:31)
Airport
Latitude
37.456833
Longitude
-122.268365

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC