N8976S - 1965 Cessna 150F Aircraft Registration

C150

1965 CESSNA 150F

Aircraft Description

N8976S is a 1965 Cessna 150F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hattaway Laura C in Rossville, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 6, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on December 11, 2024. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N8976S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC6290 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8976S was last tracked by AviatorDB near Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (lovell Field) (KCHA) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8976S was last updated on December 11, 2024. 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 N8976S. 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
November 6, 1965
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 11, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
HATTAWAY LAURA C
Address
87 BRANDON LN
City
ROSSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Georgia30741-4077
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)
53061220
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC6290

Additional Details

Registration
N8976S
Serial Number
15062276
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2031
Last Action Date
December 11, 2024
Last Update Date
December 11, 2024
Unique ID
00461561

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 23:53:53)
Airport
Latitude
35.02545
Longitude
-85.204139

Data Source

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

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