N258KC - 1978 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C77R

1978 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N258KC is a 1978 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bredesen Benjamin C in Nashville, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 15, 2022. The registration certificate was issued on November 15, 2025. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N258KC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2761A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N258KC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.1729, -86.3188 on March 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N258KC was last updated on January 23, 2026. 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 N258KC. 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
1978
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 15, 2022
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 15, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BREDESEN BENJAMIN C
Address
1113 FOREST AVE
City
NASHVILLE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37206-2737
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)
50473032
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2761A

Additional Details

Registration
N258KC
Serial Number
177RG1304
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2032
Last Action Date
January 23, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01343938

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 20:54:15)
Airport
Latitude
36.210286
Longitude
-86.313736

Data Source

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

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