N988WU - 1998 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

1998 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N988WU is a 1998 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bravo Whiskey Aviation LLC in Louisville, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 2, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on October 7, 2022. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N988WU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADCAE3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N988WU was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.2335, -85.6705 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N988WU was last updated on September 9, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N988WU. 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
1998
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 2, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 7, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
BRAVO WHISKEY AVIATION LLC
Address
6400 LIME RIDGE CT
City
LOUISVILLE
State / Zip Code
Kentucky40222-6368
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53345343
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADCAE3

Additional Details

Registration
N988WU
Serial Number
17280567
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00933726

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 13:58:01)
Airport
Latitude
38.221901
Longitude
-85.659684

Data Source

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

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