N34701 - 1973 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1973 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N34701 is a 1973 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vipiana John J in Bend, OR. The registration certificate was issued on August 17, 2020. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N34701 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3D9C1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N34701 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.0863, -121.2002 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N34701 was last updated on March 10, 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 N34701. 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
1973
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
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 17, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
VIPIANA JOHN J
Address
1288 NW CRITERION LN
City
BEND
State / Zip Code
Oregon97703-7754
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)
50754701
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3D9C1

Additional Details

Registration
N34701
Serial Number
17701945
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00292643

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 21:03:00)
Airport
Latitude
30.291
Longitude
-87.697126

Data Source

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

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