N8260U - 1964 Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

1964 CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N8260U is a 1964 Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Steier William Charles in Inver Grove, MN. The registration certificate was issued on January 15, 1988. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8260U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB4990 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8260U was last tracked by AviatorDB near South St Paul Municipal Airport/richard E Fleming Field (KSGS) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8260U was last updated on July 28, 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 N8260U. 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
1964
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 15, 1988

Registered Owner

Name
STEIER WILLIAM CHARLES
Address
9158 AZALEA WAY
City
INVER GROVE
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55077-4439
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)
52644620
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB4990

Additional Details

Registration
N8260U
Serial Number
17252160
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00613621

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 17:09:14)
Airport
Latitude
44.841934
Longitude
-93.042036

Data Source

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

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