N50053 - 1968 Cessna 150H Aircraft Registration

C150

1968 CESSNA 150H

Aircraft Description

N50053 is a 1968 Cessna 150H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Zehnder Michael W in Elk Grove, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 15, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on October 27, 1987. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N50053 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A63D13 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N50053 was last updated on May 26, 2023. 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 N50053. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
150H
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C150A150 Aerobat
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 15, 1968
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 27, 1987

Registered Owner

Name
ZEHNDER MICHAEL W
Address
9473 S WALES WAY
City
ELK GROVE
State / Zip Code
California95758-9518
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)
51436423
Mode S Code (Hex)
A63D13

Additional Details

Registration
N50053
Serial Number
15069041
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00200935

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC