Aircraft Description
N2983X is a 1969 Cessna 177A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Eagle Sky Patrol INC in Deadwood, SD. The registration certificate was issued on July 9, 2008. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N2983X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31609 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2983X was last tracked by AviatorDB near Cobb County International Airport-mccollum Field (KRYY) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2983X was last updated on September 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 N2983X. 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.
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Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC