N51838 - 1943 Cessna T-50 Aircraft Registration

T50

1943 CESSNA T-50

Aircraft Description

N51838 is a 1943 Cessna T-50, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nichols Jan L in Bonham, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 24, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on July 27, 2015. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Jacobs L4 /R755-7 engine producing 245 horsepower, N51838 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68209 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N51838 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.

Cessna Aircraft Company, now a subsidiary of Textron Aviation based in Wichita, Kansas, is one of the most prolific aircraft manufacturers in history. Known for iconic models like the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the world's most-produced aircraft, Cessna has been building general aviation aircraft since 1927. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the T-50 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N51838. 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
1943
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
T-50
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
T50T-50 Bobcat
Cruise Speed
131 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 24, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 27, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
NICHOLS JAN L
Address
1331 HWY 78 N
City
BONHAM
State / Zip Code
Texas75418
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
JACOBS
Engine Model
L4 /R755-7
Horsepower
245 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51501011
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68209

Additional Details

Registration
N51838
Serial Number
6531
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00222225

Data Source

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

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