N30889 - 1970 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1970 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N30889 is a 1970 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Abbott Michael S in Radford, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 4, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on July 8, 2005. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N30889 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3409C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N30889 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (KBCB) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N30889 was last updated on March 24, 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 N30889. 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
1970
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
September 4, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 8, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
ABBOTT MICHAEL S
Address
4015 MORNING GLORY DR
City
RADFORD
State / Zip Code
Virginia24141-5717
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)
50640234
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3409C

Additional Details

Registration
N30889
Serial Number
17701527
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00751323

Last Known Position

Date
March 20, 2026 (UTC 19:21:47)
Airport
Latitude
37.211345
Longitude
-80.411802

Data Source

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

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