N8349X - 1961 Cessna 172C Aircraft Registration

C172

1961 CESSNA 172C

Aircraft Description

N8349X is a 1961 Cessna 172C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Roberts Thomas Randy in Amarillo, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 24, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on May 17, 2000. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8349X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB6ADF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8349X was last updated on October 20, 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 N8349X. 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
172C
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 24, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 17, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
ROBERTS THOMAS RANDY
Address
12920 FM 2590
City
AMARILLO
State / Zip Code
Texas79119-2576
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)
52665337
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB6ADF

Additional Details

Registration
N8349X
Serial Number
17248849
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00003331

Data Source

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

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