N8555B - 1957 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1957 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N8555B is a 1957 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thompson Greg M in Rigby, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 2, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on January 28, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8555B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABBCF4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8555B was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.8339, -111.8050 on July 22, 2025. The FAA registry record for N8555B was last updated on January 28, 2024. 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 N8555B. 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
1957
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 2, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 28, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
THOMPSON GREG M
Address
PO BOX 406
City
RIGBY
State / Zip Code
Idaho83442-0406
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)
52736364
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABBCF4

Additional Details

Registration
N8555B
Serial Number
36255
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 28, 2024
Last Update Date
January 28, 2024
Unique ID
00602681

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 17:46:49)
Airport
Latitude
42.686646
Longitude
-114.174167

Data Source

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

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