N2900X - 1967 Cessna 177 Aircraft Registration

C177

1967 CESSNA 177

Aircraft Description

N2900X is a 1967 Cessna 177, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Henslee Eric J in Grosse Ile, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 16, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on September 20, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N2900X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2F7E8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2900X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.1122, -83.1476 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2900X was last updated on March 1, 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 N2900X. 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
1967
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
177
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C177177 Cardinal
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 16, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 20, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
HENSLEE ERIC J
Address
8321 FERRY RD
City
GROSSE ILE
State / Zip Code
Michigan48138-1503
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50573750
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2F7E8

Additional Details

Registration
N2900X
Serial Number
17700300
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
March 1, 2024
Last Update Date
March 1, 2024
Unique ID
00660623

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 22:45:33)
Airport
Latitude
42.116135
Longitude
-83.144404

Data Source

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

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