N8938S - 1965 Cessna 150F Aircraft Registration

C150

1965 CESSNA 150F

Aircraft Description

N8938S is a 1965 Cessna 150F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ballou Skies Aviation INC in Bucyrus, OH. The registration certificate was issued on July 24, 2012. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N8938S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC53FA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8938S was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.7675, -82.9646 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8938S was last updated on May 26, 2023. 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 N8938S. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
150F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C150A150 Aerobat
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 24, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
BALLOU SKIES AVIATION INC
Address
4154 KLOPFENSTEIN RD
City
BUCYRUS
State / Zip Code
Ohio44820-9344
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53051772
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC53FA

Additional Details

Registration
N8938S
Serial Number
15062238
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00331611

Last Known Position

Date
June 20, 2026 (UTC 15:43:54)
Airport
Latitude
40.716542
Longitude
-83.02287

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC