N17256 - 1972 Cessna 150L Aircraft Registration

C150

1972 CESSNA 150L

Aircraft Description

N17256 is a 1972 Cessna 150L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Taylor C in Amarillo, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 11, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on June 6, 2022. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N17256 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A123C1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N17256 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.1699, -101.8260 on November 17, 2024. The FAA registry record for N17256 was last updated on August 11, 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 N17256. 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
August 11, 1972
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 6, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH TAYLOR C
Address
6435 S OSAGE ST
City
AMARILLO
State / Zip Code
Texas79118-9038
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)
50221701
Mode S Code (Hex)
A123C1

Additional Details

Registration
N17256
Serial Number
15073692
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
August 11, 2023
Unique ID
00172370

Last Known Position

Date
November 17, 2024 (UTC 19:40:39)
Airport
Latitude
35.169899
Longitude
-101.825996

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC