N2740V - 1975 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C77R

1975 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N2740V is a 1975 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bledsoe Rodger P in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 28, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on June 7, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N2740V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2B7C4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2740V was last updated on May 19, 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 N2740V. 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
1975
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 28, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 7, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
BLEDSOE RODGER P
Address
2207 CONCORD PIKE STE 262
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19803-2908
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)
50533704
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2B7C4

Additional Details

Registration
N2740V
Serial Number
177RG0677
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00360053

Last Known Position

Date
May 25, 2026 (UTC 20:08:30)
Airport
Latitude
38.019012
Longitude
-84.64212

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC