N8294X - 1961 Cessna 172C Aircraft Registration

C172

1961 CESSNA 172C

Aircraft Description

N8294X is a 1961 Cessna 172C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bielak Donald M in Louisburg, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 24, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on July 23, 2019. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8294X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB5544 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8294X was last tracked by AviatorDB near Chiles Airpark (69KS) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8294X was last updated on August 18, 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 N8294X. 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
172C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 24, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 23, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
BIELAK DONALD M
Address
25412 CHILES AIRPARK RD
City
LOUISBURG
State / Zip Code
Kansas66053-5263
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52652504
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB5544

Additional Details

Registration
N8294X
Serial Number
17248794
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00693481

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 23:33:33)
Airport
Latitude
41.916275
Longitude
-88.291876

Data Source

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

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