N888LU - 2012 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2012 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N888LU is a 2012 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fourth Stoop Flyers LLC in Manakin Sabot, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 20, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on January 22, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N888LU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC3C9A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N888LU was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.7090, -77.4367 on July 17, 2025. The FAA registry record for N888LU was last updated on September 30, 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 N888LU. 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
2012
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 20, 2012
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 22, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
FOURTH STOOP FLYERS LLC
Address
1300 OLD LOGAN RD
City
MANAKIN SABOT
State / Zip Code
Virginia23103-2724
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53036232
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC3C9A

Additional Details

Registration
N888LU
Serial Number
172S11206
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
01114093

Last Known Position

Date
June 4, 2026 (UTC 18:59:45)
Airport
Latitude
37.72044
Longitude
-77.445135

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC