N30331 - 1968 Cessna 177A Aircraft Registration

C177

1968 CESSNA 177A

Aircraft Description

N30331 is a 1968 Cessna 177A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Yach Robert S in Shoreview, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 20, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on August 22, 2011. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N30331 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A32D52 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N30331 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.9892, -92.8441 on February 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N30331 was last updated on March 10, 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 N30331. 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
177A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C177177 Cardinal
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 20, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 22, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
YACH ROBERT S
Address
3205 WOODBRIDGE ST
City
SHOREVIEW
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55126-3067
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50626522
Mode S Code (Hex)
A32D52

Additional Details

Registration
N30331
Serial Number
17701197
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00051133

Last Known Position

Date
February 21, 2026 (UTC 05:36:42)
Airport
Latitude
44.9892
Longitude
-92.844052

Data Source

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

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