N688DW - 2000 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

2000 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N688DW is a 2000 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, NH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 9, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on December 15, 2017. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N688DW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9214F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N688DW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.7817, -71.5148 on June 24, 2025. The FAA registry record for N688DW was last updated on April 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N688DW. 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
2000
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 9, 2000
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 15, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Address
2500 N RIVER RD
City
MANCHESTER
State / Zip Code
New Hampshire03106-1018
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER A&C
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52220517
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9214F

Additional Details

Registration
N688DW
Serial Number
17280949
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00855750

Last Known Position

Date
April 21, 2026 (UTC 21:54:23)
Airport
Latitude
42.779205
Longitude
-71.507326

Data Source

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

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