N8305B - 1957 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1957 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N8305B is a 1957 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hansen Mark A in Savannah, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 31, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on June 7, 2011. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8305B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB5B63 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8305B was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.8920, -81.5400 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8305B was last updated on August 1, 2024. 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 N8305B. 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
1957
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 31, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 7, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
HANSEN MARK A
Address
115 LONGWOOD DR
City
SAVANNAH
State / Zip Code
Georgia31405-1026
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)
52655543
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB5B63

Additional Details

Registration
N8305B
Serial Number
36105
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
August 1, 2024
Last Update Date
August 1, 2024
Unique ID
00183431

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 18:17:02)
Airport
Latitude
31.871757
Longitude
-81.560034

Data Source

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

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