N8839Z - 1966 Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

1966 CESSNA 172H

Aircraft Description

N8839Z is a 1966 Cessna 172H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cole Samuel L M III in Kenai, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 10, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on September 15, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8839Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC2CA5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8839Z was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 61.2128, -149.8440 on March 16, 2024. The FAA registry record for N8839Z was last updated on September 15, 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 N8839Z. 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
1966
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172H
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 10, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 15, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
COLE SAMUEL L M III
Address
309 ROGERS RD
City
KENAI
State / Zip Code
Alaska99611-6871
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)
53026245
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC2CA5

Additional Details

Registration
N8839Z
Serial Number
17255489
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2030
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00561901

Last Known Position

Date
March 16, 2024 (UTC 03:58:06)
Airport
Latitude
61.212792
Longitude
-149.843988

Data Source

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

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