N8259G - Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N8259G is a Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cappello Dave Allen in Cottonwood, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 20, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on March 8, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8259G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB4708 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8259G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.2121, -122.1227 on February 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8259G was last updated on March 8, 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 N8259G. 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
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 20, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 8, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
CAPPELLO DAVE ALLEN
Address
3179 ARK WAY
City
COTTONWOOD
State / Zip Code
California96022-9576
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52643410
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB4708

Additional Details

Registration
N8259G
Serial Number
17273619
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 8, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00313601

Last Known Position

Date
February 8, 2026 (UTC 21:45:59)
Airport
Latitude
40.212149
Longitude
-122.122713

Data Source

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

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