N3272T - 1967 Cessna 177 Aircraft Registration

C177

1967 CESSNA 177

Aircraft Description

N3272T is a 1967 Cessna 177, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sonoras John G Jr in Newport, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 28, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 1981. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3272T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A38B01 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3272T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.9834, -83.9761 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3272T was last updated on May 12, 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 N3272T. 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 28, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 31, 1981

Registered Owner

Name
SONORAS JOHN G JR
Address
PO BOX 167
City
NEWPORT
State / Zip Code
Michigan48166-0167
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)
50705401
Mode S Code (Hex)
A38B01

Additional Details

Registration
N3272T
Serial Number
17700572
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00131983

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 22:45:56)
Airport
Latitude
35.993637
Longitude
-95.773315

Data Source

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

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