N8273T - 1961 Cessna 175B Aircraft Registration

C175

1961 CESSNA 175B

Aircraft Description

N8273T is a 1961 Cessna 175B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Elliott Clay E in Gillette, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 27, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on August 5, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor GO-300 SERIES engine producing 175 horsepower, N8273T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB4DAF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8273T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.3489, -105.5390 on May 3, 2025. The FAA registry record for N8273T was last updated on August 5, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 175 Skylark was a four-seat general aviation aircraft designed to bridge the gap between Cessna's popular 172 and higher-performance 182 models. First flown on April 26, 1956, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated four occupants and featured an unusual geared Continental GO-300 engine producing 175 horsepower. Measuring over 26 feet in length with a 36-foot wingspan, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1958 to 1962. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C175.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8273T. 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
1961
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
175B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C175175 Skylark
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 27, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 5, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
ELLIOTT CLAY E
Address
113 COAL TRAIN RD
City
GILLETTE
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82718-9411
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GO-300 SERIES
Horsepower
175 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52646657
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB4DAF

Additional Details

Registration
N8273T
Serial Number
17556973
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2031
Last Action Date
August 5, 2024
Last Update Date
August 5, 2024
Unique ID
00063541

Last Known Position

Date
May 3, 2025 (UTC 17:24:25)
Airport
Latitude
44.3489
Longitude
-105.539001

Data Source

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

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