N177ME - 1976 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C177

1976 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N177ME is a 1976 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Berger Michael P in San Luis Obispo, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 19, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on March 13, 2015. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N177ME is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A13446 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N177ME was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.2368, -120.6420 on July 12, 2025. The FAA registry record for N177ME was last updated on April 28, 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 N177ME. 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
1976
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
177RG
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C177177 Cardinal
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 19, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 13, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
BERGER MICHAEL P
Address
1525 LAUREL LN
City
SAN LUIS OBISPO
State / Zip Code
California93401-4642
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-A1B6D
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50232106
Mode S Code (Hex)
A13446

Additional Details

Registration
N177ME
Serial Number
177RG0926
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00572153

Last Known Position

Date
July 12, 2025 (UTC 19:06:48)
Airport
Latitude
35.236801
Longitude
-120.641998

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC