N8445L - 1968 Cessna 172I Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172I

Aircraft Description

N8445L is a 1968 Cessna 172I, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Curtis Bruce G in Eugene, OR. The registration certificate was issued on June 18, 2013. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8445L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB91C7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8445L was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.1246, -123.2120 on July 14, 2024. The FAA registry record for N8445L was last updated on August 11, 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 N8445L. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 18, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
CURTIS BRUCE G
Address
3067 SUMMIT SKY BLVD
City
EUGENE
State / Zip Code
Oregon97405-6253
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)
52710707
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB91C7

Additional Details

Registration
N8445L
Serial Number
17256645
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00842981

Last Known Position

Date
July 14, 2024 (UTC 17:01:04)
Airport
Latitude
44.124599
Longitude
-123.211998

Data Source

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

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