N8221X - 1961 Cessna 172B Aircraft Registration

C172

1961 CESSNA 172B

Aircraft Description

N8221X is a 1961 Cessna 172B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pegasus Endeavors LLC in Kalispell, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 29, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on June 11, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Franklin 6V 350 SERIES engine producing 235 horsepower, N8221X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB3ADA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8221X was last updated on June 11, 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 N8221X. 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
July 29, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 11, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
PEGASUS ENDEAVORS LLC
Address
1001 S MAIN ST STE 49
City
KALISPELL
State / Zip Code
Montana59901-5635
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
6V 350 SERIES
Horsepower
235 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52635332
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB3ADA

Additional Details

Registration
N8221X
Serial Number
17248721
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 11, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00983651

Last Known Position

Date
May 24, 2026 (UTC 20:41:49)
Airport
Latitude
35.136246
Longitude
-98.026129

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC