N9888J - Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N9888J is a Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Horan Lawrence J in Terrell, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 20, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on November 14, 2017. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADCC55 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9888J was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.9827, -96.1790 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9888J was last updated on April 1, 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 N9888J. 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
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
March 20, 1980
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 14, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
HORAN LAWRENCE J
Address
10148 N POETRY LN
City
TERRELL
State / Zip Code
Texas75160-8553
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
53346125
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADCC55

Additional Details

Registration
N9888J
Serial Number
17273951
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00173570

Last Known Position

Date
May 25, 2026 (UTC 16:25:22)
Airport
Latitude
32.873978
Longitude
-96.227545

Data Source

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

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