N3430T - 1968 Cessna 177 Aircraft Registration

C177

1968 CESSNA 177

Aircraft Description

N3430T is a 1968 Cessna 177, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Meador Phillips H in Lexington, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 22, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on January 18, 2012. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3430T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3CADD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3430T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.0409, -84.6003 on February 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3430T was last updated on April 14, 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 N3430T. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
177
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 22, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 18, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
MEADOR PHILLIPS H
Address
816 DELLA DR
City
LEXINGTON
State / Zip Code
Kentucky40504-2320
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50745335
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3CADD

Additional Details

Registration
N3430T
Serial Number
17700730
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00842513

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2026 (UTC 14:47:08)
Airport
Latitude
38.043686
Longitude
-84.597123

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC