N8137X - 1961 Cessna 172B Aircraft Registration

C172

1961 CESSNA 172B

Aircraft Description

N8137X is a 1961 Cessna 172B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Harritt Roger in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 19, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on April 15, 2019. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8137X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB17E4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8137X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 61.2128, -149.8440 on August 17, 2024. The FAA registry record for N8137X was last updated on July 28, 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 N8137X. 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
172B
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 19, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 15, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
HARRITT ROGER
Address
PO BOX 244346
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99524-4346
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)
52613744
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB17E4

Additional Details

Registration
N8137X
Serial Number
17248637
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00210222

Last Known Position

Date
May 4, 2026 (UTC 23:48:53)
Airport
Latitude
61.212536
Longitude
-149.841769

Data Source

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

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