N8085E - Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N8085E is a Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcdonald Douglas A in Falls Church, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 24, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on July 26, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8085E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB02A1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8085E was last updated on July 26, 2024. 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 N8085E. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 24, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 26, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
MCDONALD DOUGLAS A
Address
6555 DEARBORN DR
City
FALLS CHURCH
State / Zip Code
Virginia22044-1119
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52601241
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB02A1

Additional Details

Registration
N8085E
Serial Number
17272137
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
July 26, 2024
Last Update Date
July 26, 2024
Unique ID
00430442

Data Source

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

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