N50896 - 1968 Cessna 150J Aircraft Registration

C150

1968 CESSNA 150J

Aircraft Description

N50896 is a 1968 Cessna 150J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bankhead David B in Montrose, WV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 26, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on January 18, 1995. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N50896 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A65B5A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N50896 was last updated on August 18, 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 N50896. 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
150J
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C150A150 Aerobat
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 26, 1968
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 18, 1995

Registered Owner

Name
BANKHEAD DAVID B
Address
1196 SENECA TRL
City
MONTROSE
State / Zip Code
West Virginia26283-8800
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)
51455532
Mode S Code (Hex)
A65B5A

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N50896
Serial Number
15069625
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00411225

Data Source

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

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