N188DF - 1984 Cessna 425 Aircraft Registration

C425

1984 CESSNA 425

Aircraft Description

N188DF is a 1984 Cessna 425, a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Arc Holdings LLC in Grand Junction, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 29, 1993. The registration certificate was issued on June 30, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a P&w PT6A SER engine producing 750 horsepower, N188DF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15EB5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N188DF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.0324, -94.3659 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N188DF was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 425 Conquest I was a twin-engine turboprop aircraft designed to provide an affordable entry point into turbine-powered aviation for corporate and charter operators. First flown in September 1978, it was a low-wing, cabin-class twin powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-112 engines, seating up to seven occupants including the pilot. With a maximum cruise speed of 265 knots and a service ceiling of 33,400 feet, the aircraft offered King Air-class performance at a lower acquisition cost. Cessna Aircraft Company manufactured 236 units between 1981 and 1986 at their Wichita, Kansas facility. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C425.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N188DF. 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
1984
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
425
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C425425 Conquest 1
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 29, 1993
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 30, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
ARC HOLDINGS LLC
Address
PO BOX 51
City
GRAND JUNCTION
State / Zip Code
Iowa50107-0051
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
PT6A SER
Horsepower
750 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50257265
Mode S Code (Hex)
A15EB5

Additional Details

Registration
N188DF
Serial Number
425-0188
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
12
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00421785

Last Known Position

Date
May 3, 2026 (UTC 01:02:50)
Airport
Latitude
41.99212
Longitude
-94.324972

Data Source

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

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