N8703U - 1965 Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

1965 CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N8703U is a 1965 Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nea Construction LLC in Jonesboro, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 5, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on February 2, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8703U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABF92A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8703U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.1234, -92.2284 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8703U was last updated on April 11, 2024. 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 N8703U. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 5, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 2, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
NEA CONSTRUCTION LLC
Address
100 BEST INDUSTRIAL DR
City
JONESBORO
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72401-0589
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52774452
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABF92A

Additional Details

Registration
N8703U
Serial Number
17252607
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
April 11, 2024
Last Update Date
April 11, 2024
Unique ID
00142331

Last Known Position

Date
April 10, 2026 (UTC 13:37:45)
Airport
Latitude
36.613428
Longitude
-93.189308

Data Source

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

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