N387DC - 2021 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2021 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N387DC is a 2021 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dyncorp International INC in Mcclellan, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 24, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on June 2, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N387DC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A47599 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N387DC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.6788, -121.4006 on April 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N387DC 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 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 4,073 Textron Aviation INC 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 N387DC. 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
2021
Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 24, 2021
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 2, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL INC
Address
5509 PRICE AVE
City
MCCLELLAN
State / Zip Code
California95652-2422
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51072631
Mode S Code (Hex)
A47599

Additional Details

Registration
N387DC
Serial Number
172S12652
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01333566

Last Known Position

Date
April 10, 2026 (UTC 17:24:15)
Airport
Latitude
38.678811
Longitude
-121.400574

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC