N3268K - 1968 Cessna 177 Aircraft Registration

C177

1968 CESSNA 177

Aircraft Description

N3268K is a 1968 Cessna 177, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered in the United States. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 16, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on October 31, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine producing 180 horsepower, N3268K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A38814 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3268K was last tracked by AviatorDB near Falcon Field (KFFZ) on January 30, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3268K was last updated on October 31, 2024. 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 N3268K. 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
1968
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
July 16, 2025
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 31, 2024

Registered Owner

The registered owner has requested to keep this data private under Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 44114.

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360-A1A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50704024
Mode S Code (Hex)
A38814

Additional Details

Registration
N3268K
Serial Number
17700519
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
October 31, 2024
Last Update Date
October 31, 2024
Unique ID
00991953

Last Known Position

Date
January 30, 2026 (UTC 22:55:23)
Airport
Latitude
33.461369
Longitude
-111.729611

Data Source

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

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