N2208 - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N2208 is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gibson Kevin T in Orange, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 8, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 15, 2019. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2208 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1E471 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2208 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.2430, -78.0574 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2208 was last updated on July 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2208. 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
1956
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 8, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 15, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
GIBSON KEVIN T
Address
192 RED HILL RD
City
ORANGE
State / Zip Code
Virginia22960-1116
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50362161
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1E471

Additional Details

Registration
N2208
Serial Number
29503
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00231722

Last Known Position

Date
May 20, 2026 (UTC 16:22:03)
Airport
Latitude
38.252812
Longitude
-78.023051

Data Source

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

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