N8291T - 1961 Cessna 175B Aircraft Registration

C175

1961 CESSNA 175B

Aircraft Description

N8291T is a 1961 Cessna 175B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Knight James M in Wilton, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 10, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on February 8, 2017. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor GO-300 SERIES engine producing 175 horsepower, N8291T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB54D7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8291T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.4251, -121.2528 on May 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8291T was last updated on October 7, 2023. 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 80,402 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 N8291T. 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
August 10, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 8, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
KNIGHT JAMES M
Address
10361 ALTA MESA RD
City
WILTON
State / Zip Code
California95693-8529
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)
52652327
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB54D7

Additional Details

Registration
N8291T
Serial Number
17556991
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
October 7, 2023
Unique ID
00203511

Last Known Position

Date
May 23, 2026 (UTC 19:13:28)
Airport
Latitude
38.42514
Longitude
-121.25276

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC