N96808 - 1984 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1984 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N96808 is a 1984 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hill William G Trustee in Laguna Niguel, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 6, 1983. The registration certificate was issued on December 28, 1993. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N96808 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD7C57 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N96808 was last tracked by AviatorDB near John Wayne Orange County International Airport (KSNA) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N96808 was last updated on July 7, 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 N96808. 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
1984
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 6, 1983
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 28, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
HILL WILLIAM G TRUSTEE
Address
23541 BELMAR DR
City
LAGUNA NIGUEL
State / Zip Code
California92677
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53276127
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD7C57

Additional Details

Registration
N96808
Serial Number
17276116
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00171263

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 23:40:38)
Airport
Latitude
33.676987
Longitude
-117.866205

Data Source

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

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