N8055L - 1967 Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

1967 CESSNA 172H

Aircraft Description

N8055L is a 1967 Cessna 172H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rowden Paul G in Wichita, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 2, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on June 5, 1998. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8055L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAF782 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8055L was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.8536, -97.4097 on February 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8055L was last updated on March 24, 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 N8055L. 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
October 2, 1997
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 5, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
ROWDEN PAUL G
Address
227 S PARKRIDGE CT
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
Kansas67209-4032
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)
52573602
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAF782

Additional Details

Registration
N8055L
Serial Number
17256255
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00241392

Last Known Position

Date
February 11, 2026 (UTC 23:59:58)
Airport
Latitude
37.853577
Longitude
-97.409694

Data Source

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

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