N8257S - 1965 Cessna 150F Aircraft Registration

C150

1965 CESSNA 150F

Aircraft Description

N8257S is a 1965 Cessna 150F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Crews Bryce D in Rensselaer, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 24, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on March 19, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N8257S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB46CC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8257S was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.2372, -86.4042 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8257S was last updated on March 19, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna A150 Aerobat was a specialized aerobatic trainer variant of the popular Cessna 150, designed to democratize aerobatic instruction for civilian pilots. First flown in prototype form on September 12, 1957, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants and featured structural reinforcements for +6/-3G aerobatic maneuvers. With a wingspan of 32 feet 9 inches and powered by a 100-horsepower Continental O-200 engine, the aircraft served flight schools worldwide from 1969 to 1977. The A150 Aerobat was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company of Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C150.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8257S. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
150F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C150A150 Aerobat
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 24, 1965
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 19, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
CREWS BRYCE D
Address
801 E OAK ST
City
RENSSELAER
State / Zip Code
Indiana47978-2148
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52643314
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB46CC

Additional Details

Registration
N8257S
Serial Number
15061857
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 19, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00833581

Last Known Position

Date
March 14, 2026 (UTC 22:40:49)
Airport
Latitude
40.237152
Longitude
-86.404175

Data Source

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

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