N30941 - 1970 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1970 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N30941 is a 1970 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Clausnitzer Douglas L in Apple Valley, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 3, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on April 29, 2003. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N30941 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A343BF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N30941 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.3284, -93.3125 on March 25, 2025. The FAA registry record for N30941 was last updated on September 30, 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 N30941. 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 3, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 29, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
CLAUSNITZER DOUGLAS L
Address
7885 UPPER 139TH CT
City
APPLE VALLEY
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55124-6122
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)
50641677
Mode S Code (Hex)
A343BF

Additional Details

Registration
N30941
Serial Number
17701557
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00741343

Last Known Position

Date
April 9, 2026 (UTC 17:47:03)
Airport
Latitude
44.623764
Longitude
-93.217359

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC