N517RA - 1961 Cessna 150B Aircraft Registration

C150

1961 CESSNA 150B

Aircraft Description

N517RA is a 1961 Cessna 150B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nason David F in Kent, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 24, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on December 16, 2020. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N517RA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A67CE8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N517RA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.3451, -122.1054 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N517RA was last updated on April 7, 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 N517RA. 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
1961
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
150B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C150A150 Aerobat
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 24, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 16, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
NASON DAVID F
Address
17618 SE 303RD ST
City
KENT
State / Zip Code
Washington98042-5716
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)
51476350
Mode S Code (Hex)
A67CE8

Additional Details

Registration
N517RA
Serial Number
15059375
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00512175

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 21:07:01)
Airport
Latitude
47.345209
Longitude
-122.105431

Data Source

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

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