N8263B - 1957 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1957 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N8263B is a 1957 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Walton Josh A in Copan, OK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 27, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on October 30, 2017. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8263B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB49E8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8263B was last updated on July 10, 2024. 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 N8263B. 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
1957
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172
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 27, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 30, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
WALTON JOSH A
Address
PO BOX 85
City
COPAN
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma74022-0085
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)
52644750
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB49E8

Additional Details

Registration
N8263B
Serial Number
36063
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
July 10, 2024
Last Update Date
July 10, 2024
Unique ID
00093581

Data Source

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

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