N33248 - 1976 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C77R

1976 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N33248 is a 1976 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wilson Harvey Lee in Gadsden, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 24, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on March 1, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N33248 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3A042 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N33248 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.9162, -83.8561 on February 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N33248 was last updated on March 1, 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 N33248. 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
177RG
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C77R177RG Cardinal RG
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 24, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 1, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
WILSON HARVEY LEE
Address
3125 CROFT FERRY RD E
City
GADSDEN
State / Zip Code
Alabama35903-4175
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-A1B6D
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50720102
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3A042

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N33248
Serial Number
177RG0932
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 1, 2024
Last Update Date
March 1, 2024
Unique ID
00082163

Last Known Position

Date
February 6, 2026 (UTC 19:01:26)
Airport
Latitude
30.916179
Longitude
-83.856061

Data Source

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

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