Registry / Cessna / R172E / N7887N

Own N7887N?

Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

+ Submit ownership claim →

We won't display your email publicly.

Helpful: bill of sale, registration certificate, insurance dec page. Names are auto-matched too — many claims auto-verify without a document.

Claims auto-verify when your name matches the FAA registrant. Otherwise an admin reviews — usually within 1 business day.

N7887N V

Cessna R172E · 1967 · Kirtland Afb, NM

FAA Registry ↗ FlightAware ↗ FlightRadar24 ↗ ADS-B Globe ↗

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N7887N is a 1967 Cessna R172E (serial R172-0278), registered to United States Air Force (government) in Kirtland Afb, NM. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from December 1967 (58 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine rated at 300 hp, the engine on 86% of registered Cessna R172Es. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AAB198. It is one of 97 Cessna R172E aircraft on the FAA registry. United States Air Force holds 45 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
United States Air Force
Owner type
Government
Based in
Kirtland Afb, NM
Serial number
R172-0278
Year built
1967 · 59 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AAB198 · 52530630 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 31, 2014
Airworthiness date
Dec 21, 1967
Last FAA activity
Sep 30, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2030
FAA region
2

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor IO-360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
300 hp
Power per seat
75 hp
FAA engine code
17025

76 of the 88 registered Cessna R172E carry this engine (86%), across 6 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

Community facts about N7887N

Reported by pilots, owners and enthusiasts — community-reported and admin-checked before they publish. Always verify anything important against the aircraft's records.

Add a fact about N7887N

Your email is used only to notify you about your submission — it's never shown publicly.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Be the first to share what you know about N7887N.

Share your experience with N7887N

Help other pilots, buyers and curious aviators. Reviews appear after a quick admin check.

+ Add detailed ratings (optional)
About your time with N7887N (specific to this airplane — helps other pilots)
Would you fly this airplane again?
Recommended for (pick any)

20–2,000 characters

We won't display your email publicly.

No reviews yet — be the first.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Own N7887N? Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

Flight history & live tracking

ICAO24: aab198
Track N7887N on external services
FlightAware FlightRadar24 ADS-B Exchange Globe ADS-B.lol Globe FAA Registry
No flight data on file yet for N7887N.
Queries adsb.lol — works only if N7887N is broadcasting ADS-B right now. Daily sweep at 04:43 MST · external trackers above for guaranteed live data.
📸 Upload a photo of N7887N

We won't display your email publicly.

Up to 10 photos per aircraft per uploader. Photos appear after admin approval.

Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072413

Cessna R172E
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 94 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17025

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: IO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N7887N
Serial Number: R172-0278
Year Manufactured: 1967
ACFTREF Code: 2072413
Engine Code: 17025
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1NU
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Documents & resources

Commonly available reference sources for the Cessna R172E. Always confirm against the manufacturer's current, authoritative publication for your specific aircraft.

View the Cessna R172E model overview, reviews & photos →

These are commonly available reference sources. FerryFlight Hub does not provide sample or generated documents on this page.

FerryFlight Hub is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any aircraft manufacturer, the FAA, or any document publisher. References are NOT for operational, navigational, or flight-planning use — always rely on the current, FAA-approved documentation for the specific aircraft. We link to official or publicly available sources and do not host or redistribute copyrighted material. Provided "as is," without warranty of any kind as to accuracy, completeness, or currency.

Report a problem with this document (wrong fitment, outdated, or copyright / takedown) · Full document policy

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52530630
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AAB198
ADS-B Exchange ↗ | FlightAware ↗

Registrant

United States Air Force
Government
View all 45 aircraft registered to this owner →
3400 Clark Ave Hgr 333
Kirtland Afb, NM, 871170001
FAA Region: 2
Additional Names
KIRTLAND AFB AERO CLUB

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 31, 2014
Airworthiness Dec 21, 1967
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 30, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

Calculate Performance

Calculate density altitude, takeoff roll, and climb performance for a Cessna R172E at any airport.

Airport Performance Calculator

Pre-filled with R172E performance data

Need to ferry this aircraft?

FerryFlight connects you with experienced ferry pilots for domestic and international delivery flights.

Get a Quote

Other Cessna R172E registrations

N106WS
Marriott Ed
N122JH
Valentine Terence S
1966
N13030
Miller Tim D
1967
N137CB
Edmiston Brandon L
1967
N14457
Stone Kenneth R
1966
N14460
Ajkj Aviation LLC
N146AC
United States Air Force Owner
1967
N15178
Gill Robert S
1966