N34285 - 1972 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1972 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N34285 is a 1972 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Peterson Scott in Morgantown, WV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 19, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on December 20, 2021. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N34285 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3C84A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N34285 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.9535, -79.8102 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N34285 was last updated on July 1, 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 N34285. 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
September 19, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 20, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
PETERSON SCOTT
Address
238 KANAR DR
City
MORGANTOWN
State / Zip Code
West Virginia26508-2539
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)
50744112
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3C84A

Additional Details

Registration
N34285
Serial Number
17701750
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00542483

Last Known Position

Date
April 18, 2026 (UTC 13:33:10)
Airport
Latitude
39.957504
Longitude
-79.805359

Data Source

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

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