N16222 - 1972 Cessna 150L Aircraft Registration

C150

1972 CESSNA 150L

Aircraft Description

N16222 is a 1972 Cessna 150L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thumser Douglas Francis in Newcastle, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 31, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on March 31, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N16222 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0FBD5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N16222 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Lincoln Regional Karl Harder Field (KLHM) on February 3, 2026. The FAA registry record for N16222 was last updated on March 31, 2024. 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 N16222. 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
1972
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
May 31, 1972
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 31, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
THUMSER DOUGLAS FRANCIS
Address
1200 FOWLER RD
City
NEWCASTLE
State / Zip Code
California95658-9628
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)
50175725
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0FBD5

Additional Details

Registration
N16222
Serial Number
15073554
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 31, 2024
Last Update Date
March 31, 2024
Unique ID
00832130

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 21:07:30)
Airport
Latitude
38.904522
Longitude
-121.343397

Data Source

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

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