N30730 - 1969 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1969 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N30730 is a 1969 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cassill Aircraft Leasing INC in Cedar Rapids, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 4, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on February 26, 2008. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N30730 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A33C2D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N30730 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.2932, -111.9158 on March 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N30730 was last updated on August 18, 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 N30730. 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
1969
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
177B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C177177 Cardinal
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 4, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 26, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
CASSILL AIRCRAFT LEASING INC
Address
170 ABBOTSFORD RD SE
City
CEDAR RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
Iowa52403
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)
50636055
Mode S Code (Hex)
A33C2D

Additional Details

Registration
N30730
Serial Number
17701429
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00311293

Last Known Position

Date
March 10, 2026 (UTC 00:21:47)
Airport
Latitude
33.293229
Longitude
-111.915819

Data Source

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

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