N5208F - 1965 Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

1965 CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N5208F is a 1965 Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to United States Air Force Owner in Beale Afb, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 20, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on January 8, 2000. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5208F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68C64 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5208F was last updated on July 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5208F. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 20, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 8, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE OWNER
Address
9 SVS/SVRA
6000 C STREET ROOM 111
City
BEALE AFB
State / Zip Code
California95903-1615
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51506144
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68C64

Additional Details

Registration
N5208F
Serial Number
17253209
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00992325

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC