N8309T - 1961 Cessna 175C Aircraft Registration

C175

1961 CESSNA 175C

Aircraft Description

N8309T is a 1961 Cessna 175C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mudd Robert John in Moriarty, NM. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 24, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on March 22, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor GO-300 SERIES engine producing 175 horsepower, N8309T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB5BFF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8309T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.3472, -119.0610 on July 13, 2025. The FAA registry record for N8309T was last updated on April 27, 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 80,556 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 N8309T. 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
175C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C175175 Skylark
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
March 22, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
MUDD ROBERT JOHN
Address
PO BOX 2010
City
MORIARTY
State / Zip Code
New Mexico87035-2010
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)
52655777
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB5BFF

Additional Details

Registration
N8309T
Serial Number
17557009
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
April 27, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00253471

Last Known Position

Date
July 13, 2025 (UTC 18:23:17)
Airport
Latitude
34.347198
Longitude
-119.060997

Data Source

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

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