N30938 - Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N30938 is a Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Virginia Aviation LLC in Forest, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 4, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on March 7, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N30938 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A343A3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N30938 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.3015, -79.2168 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N30938 was last updated on March 7, 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 N30938. 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
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
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 7, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
VIRGINIA AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 346
City
FOREST
State / Zip Code
Virginia24551-0346
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)
50641643
Mode S Code (Hex)
A343A3

Additional Details

Registration
N30938
Serial Number
17701554
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00861343

Last Known Position

Date
June 7, 2026 (UTC 03:26:23)
Airport
Latitude
37.292542
Longitude
-79.222529

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC