N34288 - 1972 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1972 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N34288 is a 1972 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Scott Curtis E in Lakebay, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 19, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on April 7, 2015. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N34288 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3C84D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N34288 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.2300, -123.1602 on February 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N34288 was last updated on May 5, 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 N34288. 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
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 7, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
SCOTT CURTIS E
Address
PO BOX 916
City
LAKEBAY
State / Zip Code
Washington98349-0916
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)
50744115
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3C84D

Additional Details

Registration
N34288
Serial Number
17701753
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00512483

Last Known Position

Date
May 4, 2026 (UTC 03:25:24)
Airport
Latitude
47.226471
Longitude
-123.169647

Data Source

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

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