N48238 - 1979 Cessna 152 Aircraft Registration

C152

1979 CESSNA 152

Aircraft Description

N48238 is a 1979 Cessna 152, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Hamilton Brandon T in Morehead, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 5, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on May 24, 2022. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N48238 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5F2E9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N48238 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.3843, -82.4772 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N48238 was last updated on August 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna A152 Aerobat was a specialized aerobatic trainer that brought affordable spin and acrobatic instruction to civilian flight schools worldwide. First flown in 1978, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants and could withstand +6/-3 G forces during aerobatic maneuvers. Measuring 23 feet 8 inches in length with a 33-foot 7-inch wingspan, the aircraft was powered by a 110-horsepower Lycoming O-235-L2C engine. Only 307 examples were manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company between 1978 and 1985. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C152.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N48238. 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
1979
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
152
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C152A152 Aerobat
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 5, 1979
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 24, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
HAMILTON BRANDON T
Address
1599 EAGLE DR
City
MOREHEAD
State / Zip Code
Kentucky40351-6315
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51371351
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5F2E9

Additional Details

Registration
N48238
Serial Number
15283306
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00300235

Last Known Position

Date
May 28, 2026 (UTC 19:28:15)
Airport
Latitude
38.383667
Longitude
-82.379754

Data Source

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

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