N8818T - 1964 Cessna 172E Aircraft Registration

C172

1964 CESSNA 172E

Aircraft Description

N8818T is a 1964 Cessna 172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Engel Samina in San Diego, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 18, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on July 9, 2023. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300-C engine producing 145 horsepower, N8818T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC250E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8818T was last tracked by AviatorDB near Ramona Airport (KRNM) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8818T was last updated on February 18, 2026. 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 N8818T. 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
1964
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 18, 2019
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 9, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ENGEL SAMINA
Address
4308 CALLE MAR DE BALLENAS
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
California92130-2658
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300-C
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53022416
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC250E

Additional Details

Registration
N8818T
Serial Number
17251521
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2030
Last Action Date
February 18, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01172580

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 17:47:11)
Airport
Latitude
33.038507
Longitude
-116.911852

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC