N29480 - 1968 Cessna 177 Aircraft Registration

C177

1968 CESSNA 177

Aircraft Description

N29480 is a 1968 Cessna 177, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cobra Aviation LLC in Kalispell, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 13, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on April 7, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N29480 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A307DF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N29480 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.7710, -82.1273 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N29480 was last updated on April 7, 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 N29480. 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
1968
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 13, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 7, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
COBRA AVIATION LLC
Address
1001 S MAIN ST STE 49
City
KALISPELL
State / Zip Code
Montana59901-5635
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)
50603737
Mode S Code (Hex)
A307DF

Additional Details

Registration
N29480
Serial Number
17700915
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2031
Last Action Date
April 7, 2024
Last Update Date
April 7, 2024
Unique ID
00490773

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 15:02:55)
Airport
Latitude
29.867031
Longitude
-82.088497

Data Source

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

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