N34981 - 1974 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1974 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N34981 is a 1974 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Manis Cathleen in Tullahoma, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 5, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on February 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N34981 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3E247 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N34981 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.4818, -86.1905 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N34981 was last updated on February 18, 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 N34981. 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
1974
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 5, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 9, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
SCALES RICHARD
Address
15 MAJESTIC OAKS DR
City
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37377-2600
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)
50761107
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3E247

Additional Details

Registration
N34981
Serial Number
17702133
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 9, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00542683

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 19:38:54)
Airport
Latitude
35.033684
Longitude
-85.196466

Data Source

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

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