N52050 - 1977 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C77R

1977 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N52050 is a 1977 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brown Thomas A in Lake Stevens, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 11, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on November 17, 2022. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N52050 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68C0E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N52050 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.1863, -121.6501 on January 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N52050 was last updated on September 15, 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 N52050. 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
March 11, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 17, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
BROWN THOMAS A
Address
12319 123RD AVE NE
City
LAKE STEVENS
State / Zip Code
Washington98258-8376
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)
51506016
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68C0E

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N52050
Serial Number
177RG1154
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00322325

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 17:39:52)
Airport
Latitude
48.102676
Longitude
-122.061401

Data Source

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

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