N8578J - 1967 Cessna 150G Aircraft Registration

C150

1967 CESSNA 150G

Aircraft Description

N8578J is a 1967 Cessna 150G, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Paragon Aviation LLC in Reading, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 27, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on October 3, 2019. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N8578J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABC4D2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8578J was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.3645, -76.3312 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8578J was last updated on November 15, 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 N8578J. 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
1967
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
150G
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C150A150 Aerobat
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 27, 1967
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 3, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
PARAGON AVIATION LLC
Address
417 HERINGTON DR
City
READING
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania19608-9067
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52742322
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABC4D2

Additional Details

Registration
N8578J
Serial Number
15066478
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
November 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00802621

Last Known Position

Date
June 6, 2026 (UTC 16:42:59)
Airport
Latitude
40.359741
Longitude
-76.330566

Data Source

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

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