N8883V - 1974 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1974 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N8883V is a 1974 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Dovy Aviation LLC in Houston, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 28, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on May 7, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8883V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC3E62 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8883V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.8182, -95.6726 on April 27, 2025. The FAA registry record for N8883V was last updated on May 7, 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 N8883V. 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
1974
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 28, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 7, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
DOVY AVIATION LLC
Address
3500 WESTRIDGE ST
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
Texas77025-4141
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53037142
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC3E62

Additional Details

Registration
N8883V
Serial Number
17264242
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 7, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00021781

Last Known Position

Date
April 27, 2025 (UTC 22:31:18)
Airport
Latitude
29.818199
Longitude
-95.6726

Data Source

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

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