N8444L - 1968 Cessna 172I Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172I

Aircraft Description

N8444L is a 1968 Cessna 172I, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Riley David R in Baltimore, MD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 28, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on July 1, 2016. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8444L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB91A4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8444L was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.5918, -76.1966 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8444L was last updated on August 18, 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 N8444L. 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 28, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 1, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
RILEY DAVID R
Address
1432 STEUART ST
City
BALTIMORE
State / Zip Code
Maryland21230-5363
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)
52710644
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB91A4

Additional Details

Registration
N8444L
Serial Number
17256644
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00573031

Last Known Position

Date
May 17, 2026 (UTC 17:50:27)
Airport
Latitude
39.581406
Longitude
-76.202306

Data Source

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

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