N12GZ - 1974 Cessna 188B Aircraft Registration

C188

1974 CESSNA 188B

Aircraft Description

N12GZ is a 1974 Cessna 188B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Boettcher Aerial Co INC in Beloit, KS. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 23, 1995. The registration certificate was issued on June 11, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N12GZ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05207 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N12GZ was last updated on June 11, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 188 AgWagon was the first purpose-built agricultural aircraft designed specifically for crop dusting and spraying operations, transforming aerial application from makeshift conversions to professional equipment. First flown on February 19, 1965, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by Continental piston engines ranging from 230 to 310 horsepower, equipped with chemical hoppers holding 200 to 280 gallons. Spanning nearly two decades of production, 3,976 aircraft were manufactured across four variants by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C188.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N12GZ. 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
1974
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
188B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C188188 AgWagon
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 23, 1995
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 11, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BOETTCHER AERIAL CO INC
Address
1520 W 8TH D
City
BELOIT
State / Zip Code
Kansas67420
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50051007
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05207

Additional Details

Registration
N12GZ
Serial Number
18801619
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 11, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00006738

Data Source

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

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