N8381L - 1968 Cessna 172I Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172I

Aircraft Description

N8381L is a 1968 Cessna 172I, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Moreno Abel Chacon DBA in Katy, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 7, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on December 21, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8381L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB7898 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8381L was last tracked by AviatorDB near Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field (KGTU) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8381L was last updated on December 21, 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 N8381L. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172I
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 7, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 21, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
MORENO ABEL CHACON DBA
Address
2871 SYCAMORE WOOD TRCE
City
KATY
State / Zip Code
Texas77494-8040
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52674230
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB7898

Additional Details

Registration
N8381L
Serial Number
17256581
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 21, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00850212

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 22:34:53)
Airport
Latitude
30.678332
Longitude
-97.678455

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC