N8286E - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N8286E is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Preston Richard R Trustee in Albuquerque, NM. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 1, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on February 21, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8286E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB51C2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8286E was last tracked by AviatorDB near Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8286E was last updated on February 21, 2023. 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 N8286E. 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
1979
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 1, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 21, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
PRESTON RICHARD R TRUSTEE
Address
8139 AVENIDA LA PRESTINA NE
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
New Mexico87109-3001
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52650702
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB51C2

Additional Details

Registration
N8286E
Serial Number
17272172
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00243521

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 20:51:48)
Airport
Latitude
35.037186
Longitude
-106.621039

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC