N8296E - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N8296E is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mosbach Rene A in Sandia, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 26, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on May 27, 2015. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8296E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB5579 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8296E was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.1705, -97.6231 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8296E was last updated on May 12, 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 N8296E. 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
January 26, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 27, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
MOSBACH RENE A
Address
141 GALLOUT FOX
City
SANDIA
State / Zip Code
Texas78383
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)
52652571
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB5579

Additional Details

Registration
N8296E
Serial Number
17272182
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00073501

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 14:15:57)
Airport
Latitude
27.924088
Longitude
-97.221282

Data Source

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

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