N29539 - 1968 Cessna 177 Aircraft Registration

C177

1968 CESSNA 177

Aircraft Description

N29539 is a 1968 Cessna 177, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hoosier Fliers LLC in Bloomington, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 13, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on July 14, 2010. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N29539 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A30AF0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N29539 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.9448, -86.0531 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N29539 was last updated on April 14, 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 N29539. 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
July 14, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
HOOSIER FLIERS LLC
Address
3660 E ROBIN RD
City
BLOOMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Indiana47401-9616
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)
50605360
Mode S Code (Hex)
A30AF0

Additional Details

Registration
N29539
Serial Number
17700950
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00930783

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 17:19:39)
Airport
Latitude
39.161545
Longitude
-86.487719

Data Source

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

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