N153AM - Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N153AM is a Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Medford Daniel E in Lakeville, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 17, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on May 8, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N153AM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0D560 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N153AM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.6240, -93.2176 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N153AM was last updated on May 8, 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 N153AM. 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
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
December 17, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 8, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
MEDFORD DANIEL E
Address
8430 230TH ST E
City
LAKEVILLE
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55044-8286
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)
50152540
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0D560

Additional Details

Registration
N153AM
Serial Number
17702222
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 8, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00030471

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 21:20:38)
Airport
Latitude
44.62153
Longitude
-93.211156

Data Source

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

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