N8282A - 1952 Cessna 170 Aircraft Registration

C170

1952 CESSNA 170

Aircraft Description

N8282A is a 1952 Cessna 170, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cole Brian S in Friday Harbor, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 1, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 12, 2020. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N8282A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB5132 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8282A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.5122, -123.0159 on March 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8282A was last updated on March 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 170, once the world's biggest selling and most widely produced light aircraft, revolutionized private aviation as an affordable four-seat tailwheel aircraft. First flown in February 1948, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 145-horsepower Continental C-145 engine that could carry four occupants. With a maximum gross weight of 2,200 pounds and fuel capacity of up to 42 gallons, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C170.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8282A. 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
1952
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
170
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C170170
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 1, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 12, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
COLE BRIAN S
Address
330 EVERGREEN LN
City
FRIDAY HARBOR
State / Zip Code
Washington98250-6101
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C145 SERIES
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52650462
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB5132

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N8282A
Serial Number
25134
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00993541

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 21:43:19)
Airport
Latitude
48.5224
Longitude
-123.032931

Data Source

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

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