N34197 - 1972 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1972 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N34197 is a 1972 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sellars Kenneth in Loudon, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 20, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on August 25, 2018. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N34197 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3C4B8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N34197 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.5792, -84.4346 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N34197 was last updated on March 21, 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 N34197. 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
1972
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
January 20, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 25, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
SELLARS KENNETH
Address
418 SKIATOOK LN
City
LOUDON
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37774-3189
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)
50742270
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3C4B8

Additional Details

Registration
N34197
Serial Number
17701695
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
March 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00432473

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 13:45:08)
Airport
Latitude
35.544309
Longitude
-84.393875

Data Source

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

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