N8297U - 1964 Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

1964 CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N8297U is a 1964 Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcburney Richard O in Hudson, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 26, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on September 9, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8297U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB55AA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8297U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.3810, -81.8315 on February 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8297U was last updated on January 14, 2025. 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 N8297U. 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
1964
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172F
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 26, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 9, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MCBURNEY RICHARD O
Address
364 CEDAR VALLEY RD
City
HUDSON
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28638-2606
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)
52652652
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB55AA

Additional Details

Registration
N8297U
Serial Number
17252197
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
January 14, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00503491

Last Known Position

Date
April 25, 2026 (UTC 04:08:40)
Airport
Latitude
35.424042
Longitude
-82.431335

Data Source

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

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