N2047Q - 1973 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C77R

1973 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N2047Q is a 1973 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Meersma Montgomery D in Atlanta, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 2, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on July 31, 2017. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N2047Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1A43B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2047Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.6189, -96.9383 on January 27, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2047Q was last updated on March 4, 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 N2047Q. 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
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
February 2, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 31, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
MEERSMA MONTGOMERY D
Address
3661 EAGLEROCK DR
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
Georgia30340-4105
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)
50322073
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1A43B

Additional Details

Registration
N2047Q
Serial Number
177RG0447
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00071092

Last Known Position

Date
January 27, 2026 (UTC 23:40:58)
Airport
Latitude
40.618876
Longitude
-96.938303

Data Source

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

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