N52791 - Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C77R

CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N52791 is a Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gibson James W in San Antonio, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 22, 1986. The registration certificate was issued on July 11, 2016. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N52791 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6A69C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N52791 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.3454, -98.4767 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N52791 was last updated on August 18, 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 N52791. 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
May 22, 1986
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 11, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
GIBSON JAMES W
Address
16414 PEMCANYON
City
SAN ANTONIO
State / Zip Code
Texas78240-5601
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)
51523234
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6A69C

Additional Details

Registration
N52791
Serial Number
177RG1271
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00272595

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 19:19:06)
Airport
Latitude
29.337825
Longitude
-98.497602

Data Source

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

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