N8217B - 1957 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1957 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N8217B is a 1957 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Roll George N in Freeport, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 26, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on March 23, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8217B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB37E1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8217B was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.7413, -86.1745 on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8217B was last updated on March 23, 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 N8217B. 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
1957
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172
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 26, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 23, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ROLL GEORGE N
Address
45 CLUB HOUSE DR W
City
FREEPORT
State / Zip Code
Florida32439-6231
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)
52633741
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB37E1

Additional Details

Registration
N8217B
Serial Number
36017
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00573741

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 18:07:29)
Airport
Latitude
30.798157
Longitude
-86.521535

Data Source

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

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