N4887G - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N4887G is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Southern Aero LLC in Homestead, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 27, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on August 8, 2025. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N4887G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A609A5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4887G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 25.5045, -80.5571 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4887G was last updated on August 8, 2025. 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 N4887G. 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
1979
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
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 27, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 8, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTHERN AERO LLC
Address
28790 SW 217TH AVE
City
HOMESTEAD
State / Zip Code
Florida33030-7611
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51404645
Mode S Code (Hex)
A609A5

Additional Details

Registration
N4887G
Serial Number
17273434
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2032
Last Action Date
August 8, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00200455

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 20:16:11)
Airport
Latitude
25.400208
Longitude
-80.57429

Data Source

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

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