N6208E - 1958 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1958 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N6208E is a 1958 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wharton Melissa P in Wise, VA. The registration certificate was issued on July 8, 2003. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N6208E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A819B2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6208E was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.8901, -82.3030 on February 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6208E 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 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 N6208E. 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
1958
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 8, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
WHARTON MELISSA P
Address
PO BOX 2470
City
WISE
State / Zip Code
Virginia24293-2470
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)
52014662
Mode S Code (Hex)
A819B2

Additional Details

Registration
N6208E
Serial Number
46308
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00051536

Last Known Position

Date
April 26, 2026 (UTC 22:10:21)
Airport
Latitude
36.951874
Longitude
-82.761412

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC