N8240L - 1967 Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

1967 CESSNA 172H

Aircraft Description

N8240L is a 1967 Cessna 172H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Indio, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 28, 1967. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8240L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB421A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8240L was last tracked by AviatorDB near Upland-cable Airport (KCCB) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8240L was last updated on February 16, 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 N8240L. 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
1967
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 28, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Registration pending
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
82260 KENNER AVE
City
INDIO
State / Zip Code
California92201-2138
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)
52641032
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB421A

Additional Details

Registration
N8240L
Serial Number
17256440
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
February 16, 2026
Last Update Date
January 31, 2024
Unique ID
00423711

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 15:09:12)
Airport
Latitude
33.610204
Longitude
-116.156502

Data Source

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

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