N30250 - 1968 Cessna 177 Aircraft Registration

C177

1968 CESSNA 177

Aircraft Description

N30250 is a 1968 Cessna 177, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to O'connor Sean J in Newburyport, MA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 11, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on November 2, 2011. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N30250 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A329E0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N30250 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (KPSM) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N30250 was last updated on April 1, 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 N30250. 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 11, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 2, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
O'CONNOR SEAN J
Address
129 OLD FERRY RD
City
NEWBURYPORT
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts01950-6505
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)
50624740
Mode S Code (Hex)
A329E0

Additional Details

Registration
N30250
Serial Number
17701150
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00841083

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 23:08:10)
Airport
Latitude
43.064172
Longitude
-70.811986

Data Source

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

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