N8842U - 1965 Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

1965 CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N8842U is a 1965 Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hwa LLC in Charleston, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 20, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on April 15, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8842U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC2F62 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8842U was last tracked by AviatorDB near Charleston Executive Airport (KJZI) on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8842U was last updated on April 15, 2025. 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 N8842U. 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
September 20, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 15, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
HWA LLC
Address
1646 BULL CREEK LN
City
CHARLESTON
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29414-6153
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)
53027542
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC2F62

Additional Details

Registration
N8842U
Serial Number
17252753
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
April 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00821921

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 16:52:16)
Airport
Latitude
32.703838
Longitude
-80.004199

Data Source

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

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