N8171L - Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172H

Aircraft Description

N8171L is a Cessna 172H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sam Aviation LLC in Long Beach, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 7, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on February 17, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8171L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB25E3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8171L was last tracked by AviatorDB near Long Beach International Airport (KLGB) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8171L was last updated on February 17, 2026. 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 N8171L. 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
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
July 7, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 17, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
SAM AVIATION LLC
Address
4137 E DONALD DOUGLAS DR
City
LONG BEACH
State / Zip Code
California90808-1759
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)
52622743
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB25E3

Additional Details

Registration
N8171L
Serial Number
17256371
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 17, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00160092

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 03:56:43)
Airport
Latitude
33.820038
Longitude
-118.143792

Data Source

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

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