N52101 - Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C77R

CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N52101 is a Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Defontes Kenneth W Jr in Kingsville, MD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 28, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on January 5, 2021. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N52101 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68F17 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N52101 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.6072, -76.2064 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N52101 was last updated on April 14, 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 N52101. 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
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 28, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 5, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
DEFONTES KENNETH W JR
Address
20 RIDGECLIFF CT
City
KINGSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Maryland21087-1253
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)
51507427
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68F17

Additional Details

Registration
N52101
Serial Number
177RG1170
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00502345

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 16:57:05)
Airport
Latitude
39.554785
Longitude
-76.203735

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC