N18797 - 1938 Cessna C-38 Aircraft Registration

1938 CESSNA C-38

Aircraft Description

N18797 is a 1938 Cessna C-38, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Engler William O in Filion, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 26, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on September 9, 2010. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Warner SS40&50 engine producing 90 horsepower, N18797 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15E60 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N18797 was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Cessna Aircraft Company, now a subsidiary of Textron Aviation based in Wichita, Kansas, is one of the most prolific aircraft manufacturers in history. Known for iconic models like the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the world's most-produced aircraft, Cessna has been building general aviation aircraft since 1927. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the C-38 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N18797. 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
1938
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
C-38
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
123 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 26, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 9, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
ENGLER WILLIAM O
Address
1876 W FILION RD
City
FILION
State / Zip Code
Michigan48432-9785
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WARNER
Engine Model
SS40&50
Horsepower
90 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50257140
Mode S Code (Hex)
A15E60

Additional Details

Registration
N18797
Serial Number
405
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00972760

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC