N731XG - 1978 Cessna A188B Aircraft Registration

C188

1978 CESSNA A188B

Aircraft Description

N731XG is a 1978 Cessna A188B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Peniston Charles R in Chillicothe, MO. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 11, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on May 8, 2020. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-550-D engine producing 300 horsepower, N731XG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9D0D6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N731XG was last updated on January 22, 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 N731XG. 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
1978
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
December 11, 2007
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 8, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
PENISTON CHARLES R
Address
8554 LIV 511
City
CHILLICOTHE
State / Zip Code
Missouri64601-5314
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-550-D
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52350326
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9D0D6

Additional Details

Registration
N731XG
Serial Number
18803233T
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00041737

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC