N7257X - 1961 Cessna 150B Aircraft Registration

C150

1961 CESSNA 150B

Aircraft Description

N7257X is a 1961 Cessna 150B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Buckelew James E in Gulf Breeze, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 5, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on December 12, 2018. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N7257X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9B982 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7257X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.6537, -87.0025 on March 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7257X was last updated on July 1, 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 N7257X. 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
1961
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
150B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C150A150 Aerobat
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 5, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 12, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
BUCKELEW JAMES E
Address
1353 PLAYERS CLUB CIR
City
GULF BREEZE
State / Zip Code
Florida32563-3521
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)
52334602
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9B982

Additional Details

Registration
N7257X
Serial Number
15059357
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00561547

Last Known Position

Date
May 17, 2026 (UTC 20:19:03)
Airport
Latitude
30.647061
Longitude
-87.004193

Data Source

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

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