N34232 - 1972 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1972 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N34232 is a 1972 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nowacki James R in Brighton, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 4, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on June 29, 2020. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N34232 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3C798 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N34232 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.9693, -83.7434 on April 1, 2025. The FAA registry record for N34232 was last updated on February 15, 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 N34232. 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
April 4, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 29, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
NOWACKI JAMES R
Address
449 GLENWAY ST
City
BRIGHTON
State / Zip Code
Michigan48116-1165
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)
50743630
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3C798

Additional Details

Registration
N34232
Serial Number
17701724
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
February 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00492503

Last Known Position

Date
April 1, 2025 (UTC 19:12:39)
Airport
Latitude
42.969294
Longitude
-83.743355

Data Source

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

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