N8078T - 1960 Cessna 175B Aircraft Registration

C175

1960 CESSNA 175B

Aircraft Description

N8078T is a 1960 Cessna 175B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wise James K in Billings, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 17, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on October 10, 2019. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor GO-300 SERIES engine producing 175 horsepower, N8078T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAFF60 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8078T was last updated on September 9, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 175 Skylark was a four-seat general aviation aircraft designed to bridge the gap between Cessna's popular 172 and higher-performance 182 models. First flown on April 26, 1956, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated four occupants and featured an unusual geared Continental GO-300 engine producing 175 horsepower. Measuring over 26 feet in length with a 36-foot wingspan, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1958 to 1962. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C175.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8078T. 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
1960
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
175B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C175175 Skylark
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 17, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 10, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
WISE JAMES K
Address
2202 AVALON RD
City
BILLINGS
State / Zip Code
Montana59102-1196
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GO-300 SERIES
Horsepower
175 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52577540
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAFF60

Additional Details

Registration
N8078T
Serial Number
17556778
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00170462

Data Source

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

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