N30346 - 1968 Cessna 177A Aircraft Registration

C177

1968 CESSNA 177A

Aircraft Description

N30346 is a 1968 Cessna 177A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cooke Bradley J in Belmont, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 3, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on January 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N30346 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A32D7A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N30346 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.9982, -81.0547 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N30346 was last updated on May 13, 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 N30346. 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
September 3, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 18, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
COOKE BRADLEY J
Address
515 MEADOW RIDGE DR
City
BELMONT
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28012-0154
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50626572
Mode S Code (Hex)
A32D7A

Additional Details

Registration
N30346
Serial Number
17701203
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 13, 2024
Last Update Date
May 13, 2024
Unique ID
00021143

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 18:33:58)
Airport
Latitude
35.009098
Longitude
-81.051178

Data Source

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

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