N177NW - 1968 Cessna 177 Aircraft Registration

C177

1968 CESSNA 177

Aircraft Description

N177NW is a 1968 Cessna 177, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Debusk Eric M in Columbus, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 28, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on September 13, 2012. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N177NW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1346F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N177NW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.2716, -85.8839 on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N177NW was last updated on June 10, 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 80,402 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 N177NW. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
177
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C177177 Cardinal
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 28, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 13, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
DEBUSK ERIC M
Address
1642 LAFAYETTE AVE
City
COLUMBUS
State / Zip Code
Indiana47201-5151
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50232157
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1346F

Additional Details

Registration
N177NW
Serial Number
17701097
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00511073

Last Known Position

Date
June 20, 2026 (UTC 13:05:44)
Airport
Latitude
39.271591
Longitude
-85.883948

Data Source

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

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