N3489T - 1968 Cessna 177 Aircraft Registration

C177

1968 CESSNA 177

Aircraft Description

N3489T is a 1968 Cessna 177, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blue Skies Aviation LLC in Belfast, ME. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 23, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on March 23, 2019. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3489T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3DEAB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3489T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.4157, -69.0249 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3489T was last updated on October 31, 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 N3489T. 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
February 23, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 23, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
BLUE SKIES AVIATION LLC
Address
10 LINCOLNVILLE AVE
City
BELFAST
State / Zip Code
Maine04915-6451
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)
50757253
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3DEAB

Additional Details

Registration
N3489T
Serial Number
17700789
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
October 31, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00842673

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 20:36:05)
Airport
Latitude
44.417911
Longitude
-69.02442

Data Source

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

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