N26BF - Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N26BF is a Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Basco James Millard M in Richlands, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 24, 1989. The registration certificate was issued on December 11, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N26BF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A27CC3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N26BF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.8292, -77.6121 on June 1, 2025. The FAA registry record for N26BF was last updated on December 11, 2025. 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 N26BF. 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
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
August 24, 1989
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 11, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BASCO JAMES MILLARD M
Address
202 CADENCE CT
City
RICHLANDS
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28574-8423
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)
50476303
Mode S Code (Hex)
A27CC3

Additional Details

Registration
N26BF
Serial Number
28295
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 11, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00065061

Last Known Position

Date
May 19, 2026 (UTC 16:56:04)
Airport
Latitude
35.173141
Longitude
-78.537953

Data Source

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

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