N1187M - 1970 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1970 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N1187M is a 1970 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Morgan Donald F in Reno, NV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 10, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on August 23, 2012. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N1187M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A04D44 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1187M was last tracked by AviatorDB near Reno-stead Airport (K4SD) on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1187M was last updated on June 3, 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 N1187M. 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
1970
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 10, 1996
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 23, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
MORGAN DONALD F
Address
335 AQUAMARINE CT
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
Nevada89508-6885
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50046504
Mode S Code (Hex)
A04D44

Additional Details

Registration
N1187M
Serial Number
17258687
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00621290

Last Known Position

Date
March 17, 2026 (UTC 18:16:51)
Airport
Latitude
39.663391
Longitude
-119.88028

Data Source

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

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