N34524 - 1972 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1972 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N34524 is a 1972 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cardinal Aviation LLC in San Marino, CA. The registration certificate was issued on December 6, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N34524 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3D29C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N34524 was last tracked by AviatorDB near San Gabriel Valley Airport (KEMT) on February 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N34524 was last updated on December 6, 2025. 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 N34524. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 6, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
CARDINAL AVIATION LLC
Address
City
SAN MARINO
State / Zip Code
California
Country

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)
50751234
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3D29C

Additional Details

Registration
N34524
Serial Number
17701857
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 6, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00824151

Last Known Position

Date
February 9, 2026 (UTC 23:59:59)
Airport
Latitude
34.108246
Longitude
-117.917157

Data Source

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

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