Registry / Cessna / A188 / N8157V

Own N8157V?

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.

N8157V V

Cessna A188 · 1968 · New Castle, DE

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N8157V is a 1968 Cessna A188 (serial 188-0407), registered to Ready Aim Flyer LLC (LLC) in New Castle, DE. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 1968 (58 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine rated at 285 hp, the engine on 95% of registered Cessna A188s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AB1F50. It is one of 22 Cessna A188 aircraft on the FAA registry. Ready Aim Flyer LLC holds 33 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Ready Aim Flyer LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
New Castle, DE
Serial number
188-0407
Year built
1968 · 58 yrs old
Airworthiness class
6131
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AB1F50 · 52617520 octal
Certificate issued
Oct 1, 2018
Airworthiness date
Jul 17, 1968
Last FAA activity
Jun 16, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2028
FAA region
1

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

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
285 hp
Power per seat
285 hp
FAA engine code
17032

21 of the 22 registered Cessna A188 carry this engine (95%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

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

Community facts about N8157V

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 N8157V

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 N8157V.

Share your experience with N8157V

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

+ Add detailed ratings (optional)
About your time with N8157V (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 N8157V? Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

Flight history & live tracking

ICAO24: ab1f50
No flight data on file yet for N8157V.
Queries adsb.lol — works only if N8157V is broadcasting ADS-B right now. Daily sweep at 04:43 MST · external trackers above for guaranteed live data.
📸 Upload a photo of N8157V

We won't display your email publicly.

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

Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2073004

Cessna A188
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 83 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17032

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: IO 520 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 285 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8157V
Serial Number: 188-0407
Year Manufactured: 1968
ACFTREF Code: 2073004
Engine Code: 17032
Status: V (V)
Certification: 6131
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Documents & resources

Commonly available reference sources for the Cessna A188. Always confirm against the manufacturer's current, authoritative publication for your specific aircraft.

View the Cessna A188 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): 52617520
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB1F50

Registrant

Ready Aim Flyer LLC
LLC
View all 33 aircraft registered to this owner →
257 Old Churchmans Rd
New Castle, DE, 197201529
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 1, 2018
Airworthiness Jul 17, 1968
Expiration Oct 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 16, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

Calculate Performance

Calculate density altitude, takeoff roll, and climb performance for a Cessna A188 at any airport.

Airport Performance Calculator

Pre-filled with A188 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 A188 registrations