N3118T - 1967 Cessna 177 Aircraft Registration

C177

1967 CESSNA 177

Aircraft Description

N3118T is a 1967 Cessna 177, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Butts Thomas E in Alma, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 14, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on March 22, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3118T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A34E0A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3118T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.5240, -82.4988 on March 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3118T was last updated on March 22, 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 N3118T. 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
1967
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
177
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 14, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 22, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BUTTS THOMAS E
Address
442 W 12TH ST
City
ALMA
State / Zip Code
Georgia31510-2142
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50647012
Mode S Code (Hex)
A34E0A

Additional Details

Registration
N3118T
Serial Number
17700418
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00441443

Last Known Position

Date
March 2, 2026 (UTC 13:46:09)
Airport
Latitude
31.524033
Longitude
-82.498761

Data Source

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

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