N30238 - 1968 Cessna 177 Aircraft Registration

C177

1968 CESSNA 177

Aircraft Description

N30238 is a 1968 Cessna 177, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nunley Dwight in Hawkins, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 25, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on February 6, 2008. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N30238 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A329A2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N30238 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.6930, -95.4798 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N30238 was last updated on September 9, 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 N30238. 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
April 25, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 6, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
NUNLEY DWIGHT
Address
4586 S FM 2869
City
HAWKINS
State / Zip Code
Texas75765-5302
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)
50624642
Mode S Code (Hex)
A329A2

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N30238
Serial Number
17701142
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00091113

Last Known Position

Date
May 4, 2026 (UTC 14:23:46)
Airport
Latitude
32.746353
Longitude
-95.425214

Data Source

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

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