N18663 - 1973 Cessna 150L Aircraft Registration

C150

1973 CESSNA 150L

Aircraft Description

N18663 is a 1973 Cessna 150L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Van Dyke John in Hopkins, MI. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 6, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on September 15, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N18663 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15A3C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N18663 was last updated on September 15, 2025. 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 N18663. 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
1973
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
December 6, 1979
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 15, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
VAN DYKE JOHN
Address
2328 23RD ST
City
HOPKINS
State / Zip Code
Michigan49328-9634
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)
50255074
Mode S Code (Hex)
A15A3C

Additional Details

Registration
N18663
Serial Number
15074025
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00842780

Data Source

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

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