N2905X - 1967 Cessna 177 Aircraft Registration

C177

1967 CESSNA 177

Aircraft Description

N2905X is a 1967 Cessna 177, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rudy Schmitt in Brookshire, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 20, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on November 21, 2020. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N2905X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2F897 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2905X was last updated on October 9, 2025. 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 N2905X. 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 20, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 21, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
RUDY SCHMITT
Address
12109 BONANZA PL
City
BROOKSHIRE
State / Zip Code
Texas77423-2621
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)
50574227
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2F897

Additional Details

Registration
N2905X
Serial Number
17700305
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
October 9, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00162994

Data Source

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

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