N8383M - 1969 Cessna A150K Aircraft Registration

C150

1969 CESSNA A150K

Aircraft Description

N8383M is a 1969 Cessna A150K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kessler Aviation LLC in Lansing, WV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 20, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on February 14, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N8383M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB78DF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8383M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.3451, -81.4392 on June 12, 2025. The FAA registry record for N8383M was last updated on February 14, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna A150 Aerobat was a specialized aerobatic trainer variant of the popular Cessna 150, designed to democratize aerobatic instruction for civilian pilots. First flown in prototype form on September 12, 1957, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants and featured structural reinforcements for +6/-3G aerobatic maneuvers. With a wingspan of 32 feet 9 inches and powered by a 100-horsepower Continental O-200 engine, the aircraft served flight schools worldwide from 1969 to 1977. The A150 Aerobat was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company of Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C150.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8383M. 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
1969
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A150K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C150A150 Aerobat
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 20, 1969
Classification
Standard Acrobatic Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 14, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
KESSLER AVIATION LLC
Address
3297 OPOSSUM CREEK RD
City
LANSING
State / Zip Code
West Virginia25862-6219
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52674337
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB78DF

Additional Details

Registration
N8383M
Serial Number
A1500083
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 14, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00893211

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 14:14:24)
Airport
Latitude
37.952591
Longitude
-80.541648

Data Source

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

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