N34753 - 1973 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1973 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N34753 is a 1973 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vanhook Enterprises INC in West Somerset, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 23, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on December 2, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N34753 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3DA72 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N34753 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.1943, -119.7343 on February 11, 2024. The FAA registry record for N34753 was last updated on December 2, 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 N34753. 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
August 23, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 2, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
VANHOOK ENTERPRISES INC
Address
PO BOX 3547
City
WEST SOMERSET
State / Zip Code
Kentucky42564-3547
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)
50755162
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3DA72

Additional Details

Registration
N34753
Serial Number
17701979
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 2, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00482613

Last Known Position

Date
February 11, 2024 (UTC 19:36:51)
Airport
Latitude
39.194331
Longitude
-119.734312

Data Source

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

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