N3454T - 1968 Cessna 177 Aircraft Registration

C177

1968 CESSNA 177

Aircraft Description

N3454T is a 1968 Cessna 177, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tears Gary S in Edmond, OK. The registration certificate was issued on February 16, 1995. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3454T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3D2D7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3454T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.8929, -97.9810 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3454T was last updated on September 2, 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 N3454T. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 16, 1995

Registered Owner

Name
TEARS GARY S
Address
508 NW 167TH ST
City
EDMOND
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma73012-6757
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)
50751327
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3D2D7

Additional Details

Registration
N3454T
Serial Number
17700754
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
September 2, 2023
Unique ID
00272573

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 23:57:28)
Airport
Latitude
35.775101
Longitude
-98.419704

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC