N34489 - 1972 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1972 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N34489 is a 1972 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Plexis Management INC in Cheyenne, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 14, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on March 24, 2014. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N34489 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3CFBC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N34489 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO) on January 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N34489 was last updated on January 22, 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 N34489. 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
December 14, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 24, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
PLEXIS MANAGEMENT INC
Address
1621 CENTRAL AVE
City
CHEYENNE
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82001-4531
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)
50747674
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3CFBC

Additional Details

Registration
N34489
Serial Number
17701837
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00382553

Last Known Position

Date
January 24, 2026 (UTC 20:07:23)
Airport
Latitude
48.156452
Longitude
-122.152725

Data Source

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

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