N11506 - 1975 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1975 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N11506 is a 1975 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fidk INC in Warrenton, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 16, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on February 26, 1986. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N11506 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0413D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N11506 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.7293, -77.5199 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N11506 was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 177 Cardinal was an ambitious four-seat general aviation aircraft designed to replace the popular Cessna 172 Skyhawk with modern features including a cantilever wing and all-flying stabilator. First flown in 1967 and introduced in 1968, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that seated four occupants with improved visibility and comfort over its predecessor. Spanning over 35 feet with sleek aerodynamic lines, the Cardinal suffered from initial underpowering that hampered its commercial success. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1968 to 1978, approximately 4,295 units were produced across all variants. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C177.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N11506. 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
1975
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
177B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C177177 Cardinal
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 16, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 26, 1986

Registered Owner

Name
FIDK INC
Address
5624 SINCLAIR DR
City
WARRENTON
State / Zip Code
Virginia20187-9261
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50040475
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0413D

Additional Details

Registration
N11506
Serial Number
17702343
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00291180

Last Known Position

Date
June 2, 2026 (UTC 16:18:08)
Airport
Latitude
38.714172
Longitude
-77.512068

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC