N8157V - 1968 Cessna A188 Aircraft Registration

C188

1968 CESSNA A188

Aircraft Description

N8157V is a 1968 Cessna A188, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ready Aim Flyer LLC in New Castle, DE. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 17, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on October 1, 2018. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N8157V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB1F50 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8157V was last updated on June 16, 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 N8157V. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A188
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C188188 AgWagon
Cruise Speed
96 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 17, 1968
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 1, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
READY AIM FLYER LLC
Address
257 OLD CHURCHMANS RD
City
NEW CASTLE
State / Zip Code
Delaware19720-1529
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)
52617520
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB1F50

Additional Details

Registration
N8157V
Serial Number
188-0407
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00700112

Data Source

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

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