N86VB - 1974 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1974 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N86VB is a 1974 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Ace Flight Center in St Thomas, VI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 29, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on June 13, 2006. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N86VB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABCE5B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N86VB was last updated on March 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N86VB. 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
1974
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 29, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 13, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
ACE FLIGHT CENTER
Address
PO BOX 306962
City
ST THOMAS
State / Zip Code
Virgin Islands00803-6962
Country
Virgin Islands

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52747133
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABCE5B

Additional Details

Registration
N86VB
Serial Number
17263670
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00120930

Data Source

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

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