N1856Q - 1972 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C177

1972 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N1856Q is a 1972 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Empty Hanger LLC in Traverse City, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 25, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on October 24, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N1856Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15678 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1856Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.7414, -85.5822 on April 14, 2024. The FAA registry record for N1856Q was last updated on July 17, 2024. 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 N1856Q. 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
1972
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
April 25, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 24, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
EMPTY HANGER LLC
Address
4294 N SPIDER LAKE RD
City
TRAVERSE CITY
State / Zip Code
Michigan49696-9444
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)
50253170
Mode S Code (Hex)
A15678

Additional Details

Registration
N1856Q
Serial Number
177RG0256
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
July 17, 2024
Last Update Date
July 17, 2024
Unique ID
00262720

Last Known Position

Date
April 14, 2024 (UTC 16:17:16)
Airport
Latitude
44.741402
Longitude
-85.582199

Data Source

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

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