N8169V - 1968 Cessna 188 Aircraft Registration

C188

1968 CESSNA 188

Aircraft Description

N8169V is a 1968 Cessna 188, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nelson Robert L in Fargo, ND. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 11, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on March 20, 2018. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N8169V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB234D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8169V was last updated on April 28, 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 N8169V. 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
188
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 11, 1968
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 20, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
NELSON ROBERT L
Address
4083 37TH ST N
City
FARGO
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58102-6223
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52621515
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB234D

Additional Details

Registration
N8169V
Serial Number
188-0419
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00320082

Data Source

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

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