N8273B - Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N8273B is a Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blue Ribbon Aviation LLC in Oakland, MD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 30, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on October 9, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8273B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB4D9F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8273B was last updated on October 9, 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 N8273B. 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
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 30, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 9, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BLUE RIBBON AVIATION LLC
Address
100 GENERAL KELLY RD
City
OAKLAND
State / Zip Code
Maryland21550-5725
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)
52646637
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB4D9F

Additional Details

Registration
N8273B
Serial Number
36073
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
October 9, 2024
Last Update Date
October 9, 2024
Unique ID
00893531

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC