N89980 - 1978 Cessna 152 Aircraft Registration

C152

1978 CESSNA 152

Aircraft Description

N89980 is a 1978 Cessna 152, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Ace Pilot Training INC in Allentown, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 27, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on May 28, 2014. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N89980 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC6A4C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N89980 was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna A152 Aerobat was a specialized aerobatic trainer that brought affordable spin and acrobatic instruction to civilian flight schools worldwide. First flown in 1978, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants and could withstand +6/-3 G forces during aerobatic maneuvers. Measuring 23 feet 8 inches in length with a 33-foot 7-inch wingspan, the aircraft was powered by a 110-horsepower Lycoming O-235-L2C engine. Only 307 examples were manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company between 1978 and 1985. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C152.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N89980. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
152
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C152A152 Aerobat
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 27, 1979
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 22, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
ACE AIRCRAFT LEASING INC
Address
4483 OAKWOOD LN
City
NAZARETH
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania18064-9804
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53065114
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC6A4C

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N89980
Serial Number
15282937
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2033
Last Action Date
April 22, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00331511

Data Source

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

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