N8868U - 1965 Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

1965 CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N8868U is a 1965 Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Muller Robert J in River Falls, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 30, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on September 7, 2017. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8868U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC37A2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8868U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.1553, -92.5456 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8868U was last updated on March 17, 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 N8868U. 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
April 30, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 7, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
MULLER ROBERT J
Address
320 N 2ND ST APT 7
City
RIVER FALLS
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54022-2371
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)
53033642
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC37A2

Additional Details

Registration
N8868U
Serial Number
17252784
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00731841

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 14:25:28)
Airport
Latitude
44.556776
Longitude
-92.088273

Data Source

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

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