N29444 - Cessna 177 Aircraft Registration

C177

CESSNA 177

Aircraft Description

N29444 is a Cessna 177, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pikula Eric Martin in Brainerd, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 5, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on September 10, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N29444 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A30757 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N29444 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.1325, -94.0998 on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N29444 was last updated on September 10, 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 N29444. 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
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
February 5, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 10, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
PIKULA ERIC MARTIN
Address
15137 RIVERSIDE DR
City
BRAINERD
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56401-5205
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)
50603527
Mode S Code (Hex)
A30757

Additional Details

Registration
N29444
Serial Number
17700893
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 10, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00730763

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 21:37:51)
Airport
Latitude
46.429805
Longitude
-93.766594

Data Source

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

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