N30734 - 1969 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1969 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N30734 is a 1969 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Paradise Mark F in Indianapolis, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 6, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on September 25, 2001. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N30734 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A33C31 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N30734 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.8435, -86.2864 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N30734 was last updated on May 19, 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 N30734. 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 6, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 25, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
PARADISE MARK F
Address
6576 WALTON ST
City
INDIANAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
Indiana46241-1045
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)
50636061
Mode S Code (Hex)
A33C31

Additional Details

Registration
N30734
Serial Number
17701433
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00985460

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 20:23:01)
Airport
Latitude
39.843475
Longitude
-86.286442

Data Source

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

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