N159TC - 1977 Cessna 152 Aircraft Registration

C152

1977 CESSNA 152

Aircraft Description

N159TC is a 1977 Cessna 152, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Shooting Star Museum in Devine, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 28, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on March 13, 2006. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N159TC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0ED4A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N159TC was last updated on October 13, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna A152 Aerobat was a specialized aerobatic trainer that brought affordable spin and acrobatic instruction to civilian flight schools worldwide. First flown in 1978, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants and could withstand +6/-3 G forces during aerobatic maneuvers. Measuring 23 feet 8 inches in length with a 33-foot 7-inch wingspan, the aircraft was powered by a 110-horsepower Lycoming O-235-L2C engine. Only 307 examples were manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company between 1978 and 1985. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C152.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N159TC. 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
1977
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
152
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C152A152 Aerobat
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 28, 1977
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 13, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
SHOOTING STAR MUSEUM
Address
5445 COUNTY ROAD 5710
City
DEVINE
State / Zip Code
Texas78016-4025
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50166512
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0ED4A

Additional Details

Registration
N159TC
Serial Number
15280724
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00651310

Data Source

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

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