N8218X - Cessna 172B Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172B

Aircraft Description

N8218X is a Cessna 172B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Evans James in Millbrae, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 28, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on March 1, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8218X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB3818 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8218X was last updated on March 1, 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 N8218X. 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
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
July 28, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 1, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
EVANS JAMES
Address
423 BROADWAY # 813
City
MILLBRAE
State / Zip Code
California94030-1905
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)
52634030
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB3818

Additional Details

Registration
N8218X
Serial Number
17248718
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 1, 2024
Last Update Date
March 1, 2024
Unique ID
00643751

Data Source

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

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