N427BP - 1973 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

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1973 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N427BP is a 1973 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Best Kenneth M in Sullivan, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 3, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N427BP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A515C7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N427BP was last updated on February 28, 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 N427BP. 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
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
December 3, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 28, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BEST KENNETH M
Address
82 S SHORES
City
SULLIVAN
State / Zip Code
Illinois61951-8518
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)
51212707
Mode S Code (Hex)
A515C7

Additional Details

Registration
N427BP
Serial Number
177RG0434
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00481082

Data Source

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

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