N31BJ - 1976 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1976 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N31BJ is a 1976 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Avco Patrol LLC in Lyndon, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 24, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on December 14, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N31BJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3449A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N31BJ was last tracked by AviatorDB near Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM) on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N31BJ was last updated on December 14, 2025. 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 N31BJ. 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
1976
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
May 24, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 14, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
AVCO PATROL LLC
Address
PO BOX 606
City
LYNDON
State / Zip Code
Kansas66451-0606
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)
50642232
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3449A

Additional Details

Registration
N31BJ
Serial Number
17702489
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 14, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00601753

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 22:14:16)
Airport
Latitude
33.218216
Longitude
-97.197528

Data Source

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

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