N65981 - 1974 Cessna 150L Aircraft Registration

C150

1974 CESSNA 150L

Aircraft Description

N65981 is a 1974 Cessna 150L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Koch Donald G in Reinbeck, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 16, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on February 7, 2022. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N65981 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8B1B3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N65981 was last updated on July 18, 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 N65981. 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
1974
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
150L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C150A150 Aerobat
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 16, 1974
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 7, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
KOCH DONALD G
Address
32618 230TH ST
City
REINBECK
State / Zip Code
Iowa50669-8015
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)
52130663
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8B1B3

Additional Details

Registration
N65981
Serial Number
15075756
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00362806

Last Known Position

Date
April 16, 2026 (UTC 22:25:46)
Airport
Latitude
42.40853
Longitude
-90.81912

Data Source

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

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