N177WP - 1974 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

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1974 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N177WP is a 1974 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Forbes William T in Moorhead, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 17, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on January 27, 1999. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N177WP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A13530 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N177WP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.8333, -96.6459 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N177WP was last updated on July 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 N177WP. 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
1974
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
177RG
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C77R177RG Cardinal RG
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 17, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 27, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
FORBES WILLIAM T
Address
4830 3RD ST SW
City
MOORHEAD
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56560-6780
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)
50232460
Mode S Code (Hex)
A13530

Additional Details

Registration
N177WP
Serial Number
177RG0554
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00333383

Last Known Position

Date
May 3, 2026 (UTC 14:58:28)
Airport
Latitude
46.833134
Longitude
-96.645493

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC