N884CA - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N884CA is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Coleman Aero Club. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 15, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on August 18, 2015. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N884CA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC2CE4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N884CA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 49.5739, 8.3061 on March 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N884CA was last updated on March 29, 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 N884CA. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 15, 2004
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 18, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
COLEMAN AERO CLUB
Address
CMR 467 BOX 7000
City
APO AE
State / Zip Code
09096
Country
Germany

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53026344
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC2CE4

Additional Details

Registration
N884CA
Serial Number
17271876
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
March 29, 2024
Last Update Date
March 29, 2024
Unique ID
00253255

Last Known Position

Date
March 6, 2026 (UTC 15:00:31)
Airport
Latitude
49.573925
Longitude
8.306139

Data Source

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

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