N34506 - 1972 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1972 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N34506 is a 1972 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tibbs Gary R in Marietta, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 30, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on April 28, 2022. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N34506 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3D258 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N34506 was last tracked by AviatorDB near West Georgia Regional Airport / O V Gray Field (KCTJ) on March 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N34506 was last updated on July 28, 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 N34506. 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 30, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 28, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
TIBBS GARY R
Address
4794 SUMMITOP LN
City
MARIETTA
State / Zip Code
Georgia30066
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)
50751130
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3D258

Additional Details

Registration
N34506
Serial Number
17701846
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00422573

Last Known Position

Date
March 10, 2026 (UTC 13:18:36)
Airport
Latitude
34.014771
Longitude
-84.60476

Data Source

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

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