N8280T - Cessna 175B Aircraft Registration

C175

CESSNA 175B

Aircraft Description

N8280T is a Cessna 175B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Swift Raptor Aviation LLC in Herndon, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 9, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on March 6, 2026. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor GO-300 SERIES engine producing 175 horsepower, N8280T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB50FD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8280T was last updated on March 6, 2026. 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 N8280T. 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
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
February 9, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 6, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
SWIFT RAPTOR AVIATION LLC
Address
12109 SANDY CT
City
HERNDON
State / Zip Code
Virginia20170-2439
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)
52650375
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB50FD

Additional Details

Registration
N8280T
Serial Number
17556980
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2033
Last Action Date
March 6, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00573501

Data Source

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

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