N87HF - 1998 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

1998 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N87HF is a 1998 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Heritage Asset Leasing LLC in Ronkonkoma, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 23, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on October 20, 2008. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N87HF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABF4B2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N87HF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.7892, -73.1118 on March 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N87HF was last updated on July 1, 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 N87HF. 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
1998
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 23, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 20, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
HERITAGE ASSET LEASING LLC
Address
2075 SMITHTOWN AVE
City
RONKONKOMA
State / Zip Code
New York11779-7309
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52772262
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABF4B2

Additional Details

Registration
N87HF
Serial Number
172S8022
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00433636

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 20:46:05)
Airport
Latitude
40.783218
Longitude
-73.081787

Data Source

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

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