N52663 - Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C77R

CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N52663 is a Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bridewell John B in Grand Forks, ND. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 24, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on November 10, 2020. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N52663 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6A27E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N52663 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.3015, -82.7545 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N52663 was last updated on April 1, 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 N52663. 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
June 24, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 10, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
BRIDEWELL JOHN B
Address
7551 S 25TH ST
City
GRAND FORKS
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58201-9232
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)
51521176
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6A27E

Additional Details

Registration
N52663
Serial Number
177RG1237
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00942515

Last Known Position

Date
May 19, 2026 (UTC 20:01:17)
Airport
Latitude
29.101852
Longitude
-82.700447

Data Source

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

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