N18578 - 1972 Cessna 150L Aircraft Registration

C150

1972 CESSNA 150L

Aircraft Description

N18578 is a 1972 Cessna 150L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nauerth John III in Lakefield, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 6, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on September 19, 1995. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N18578 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A156AD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N18578 was last updated on May 19, 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 N18578. 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
October 6, 1972
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 19, 1995

Registered Owner

Name
NAUERTH JOHN III
Address
86325 490TH AVE
City
LAKEFIELD
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56150-3096
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)
50253255
Mode S Code (Hex)
A156AD

Additional Details

Registration
N18578
Serial Number
15073956
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00482720

Data Source

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

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