N8818B - 1957 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1957 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N8818B is a 1957 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fairfield Eugene D in Wiscasset, ME. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 24, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on March 4, 2020. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8818B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC24FE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8818B was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.9614, -69.7126 on April 29, 2025. The FAA registry record for N8818B was last updated on October 13, 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 N8818B. 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
December 24, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 4, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
FAIRFIELD EUGENE D
Address
PO BOX 8
City
WISCASSET
State / Zip Code
Maine04578-0008
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)
53022376
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC24FE

Additional Details

Registration
N8818B
Serial Number
36518
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00311981

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2025 (UTC 14:38:17)
Airport
Latitude
43.961399
Longitude
-69.712601

Data Source

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

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