N5785E - 1959 Cessna 150 Aircraft Registration

C150

1959 CESSNA 150

Aircraft Description

N5785E is a 1959 Cessna 150, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Zerbe Monte K in Key Largo, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 17, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on June 24, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N5785E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A76F2D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5785E was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.8745, -81.7494 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5785E was last updated on January 29, 2026. 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 N5785E. 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
1959
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
150
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C150A150 Aerobat
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 17, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 24, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
ZERBE MONTE K
Address
1029 ADAMS DR
City
KEY LARGO
State / Zip Code
Florida33037-2734
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)
51667455
Mode S Code (Hex)
A76F2D

Additional Details

Registration
N5785E
Serial Number
17285
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
January 29, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00981535

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 10:58:17)
Airport
Latitude
29.032974
Longitude
-81.324551

Data Source

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

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