N8027L - 1967 Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

1967 CESSNA 172H

Aircraft Description

N8027L is a 1967 Cessna 172H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Van Kirk Malcolm R in Frederick, MD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 8, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on January 23, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8027L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAECA3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8027L was last updated on September 30, 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 N8027L. 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
1967
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172H
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 8, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 23, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
VAN KIRK MALCOLM R
Address
87 THOMAS JOHNSON DR STE 102
City
FREDERICK
State / Zip Code
Maryland21702-4427
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)
52566243
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAECA3

Additional Details

Registration
N8027L
Serial Number
17256227
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00710632

Data Source

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

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