N731GP - 1977 Cessna A188B Aircraft Registration

C188

1977 CESSNA A188B

Aircraft Description

N731GP is a 1977 Cessna A188B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Upshaw John L Jr in Claude, TX. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 7, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on May 19, 1993. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N731GP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9CF66 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N731GP was last updated on March 4, 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 N731GP. 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
1977
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A188B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C188188 AgWagon
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 7, 1977
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 19, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
UPSHAW JOHN L JR
Address
17500 S FM 1258
City
CLAUDE
State / Zip Code
Texas79019-3700
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52347546
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9CF66

Additional Details

Registration
N731GP
Serial Number
18802887T
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00851677

Data Source

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

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