N8321B - 1957 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1957 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N8321B is a 1957 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to SKYHAWK18 LLC in Opa Locka, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 10, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on April 19, 2022. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8321B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB6245 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8321B was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.0012, -80.2407 on July 30, 2025. The FAA registry record for N8321B was last updated on July 28, 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 N8321B. 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
August 10, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 19, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
SKYHAWK18 LLC
Address
14950 NW 44 CT STE 9
City
OPA LOCKA
State / Zip Code
Florida33054
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)
52661105
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB6245

Additional Details

Registration
N8321B
Serial Number
36121
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00553441

Last Known Position

Date
July 30, 2025 (UTC 22:10:47)
Airport
Latitude
26.0012
Longitude
-80.2407

Data Source

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

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