N3MK - 1977 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C77R

1977 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N3MK is a 1977 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Redwing Aviation LLC in San Antonio, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 27, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on September 20, 2005. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N3MK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31BBD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3MK was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.3507, -98.4794 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3MK was last updated on June 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 N3MK. 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
1977
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
177RG
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C77R177RG Cardinal RG
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 27, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 20, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
REDWING AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 6218
City
SAN ANTONIO
State / Zip Code
Texas78209-0218
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-A1B6D
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50615675
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31BBD

Additional Details

Registration
N3MK
Serial Number
177RG1217
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00452525

Last Known Position

Date
May 24, 2026 (UTC 21:19:32)
Airport
Latitude
29.355423
Longitude
-98.482977

Data Source

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

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