N34276 - 1972 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1972 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N34276 is a 1972 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sale Reported in Wilmington, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 15, 1972. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N34276 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3C828 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N34276 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.2632, -77.7416 on January 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N34276 was last updated on December 3, 2025. 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 N34276. 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
July 15, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Sale reported
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
102 BRAXLO LN
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28409-2710
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)
50744050
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3C828

Additional Details

Registration
N34276
Serial Number
17701744
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
December 3, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00752473

Last Known Position

Date
May 21, 2026 (UTC 14:53:23)
Airport
Latitude
34.825653
Longitude
-78.007974

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC