N177VT - 1973 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1973 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N177VT is a 1973 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Seelig Richard W in Amherst, MA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 3, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on September 1, 1999. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-360-C1F engine producing 200 horsepower, N177VT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1351B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N177VT was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.5876, -72.5188 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N177VT was last updated on May 5, 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 N177VT. 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
1973
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
September 3, 1999
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 1, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
SEELIG RICHARD W
Address
39 BUFFAM RD
City
AMHERST
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts01002-9720
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-360-C1F
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50232433
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1351B

Additional Details

Registration
N177VT
Serial Number
17701997
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00295902

Last Known Position

Date
March 18, 2026 (UTC 17:59:36)
Airport
Latitude
42.587585
Longitude
-72.518817

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC