N23777 - Cessna R172E Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA R172E

Aircraft Description

N23777 is a Cessna R172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Erb Ralph J in Mebane, NC. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 20, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on February 12, 2018. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N23777 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A225EE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N23777 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.9743, -79.2854 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N23777 was last updated on April 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N23777. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
R172E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 20, 1973
Classification
Experimental 0 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 12, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
ERB RALPH J
Address
5475 BROWN STONE DR
City
MEBANE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27302-7750
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50422756
Mode S Code (Hex)
A225EE

Additional Details

Registration
N23777
Serial Number
R1720096
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00522392

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2026 (UTC 20:59:11)
Airport
Latitude
35.992035
Longitude
-79.26281

Data Source

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

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