N8557X - 1962 Cessna P172D Aircraft Registration

C172

1962 CESSNA P172D

Aircraft Description

N8557X is a 1962 Cessna P172D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Chauhan Jay S in Oakland, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 10, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on August 21, 2001. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor GO-300 SERIES engine producing 175 horsepower, N8557X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABBD4E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8557X was last updated on December 11, 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 N8557X. 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
1962
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
P172D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 10, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 21, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
CHAUHAN JAY S
Address
PO BOX 5908
City
OAKLAND
State / Zip Code
California94605-0908
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GO-300 SERIES
Horsepower
175 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52736516
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABBD4E

Additional Details

Registration
N8557X
Serial Number
P17257157
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
December 11, 2024
Last Update Date
December 11, 2024
Unique ID
00402691

Data Source

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

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