N52823 - 1977 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C77R

1977 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N52823 is a 1977 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sloop Danny H in Rockwell, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 7, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on April 18, 2005. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N52823 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6A960 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N52823 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.4717, -80.4813 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N52823 was last updated on September 30, 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 N52823. 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
November 7, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 18, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
SLOOP DANNY H
Address
6070 OLD BEATTY FORD RD
City
ROCKWELL
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28138-7634
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)
51524540
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6A960

Additional Details

Registration
N52823
Serial Number
177RG1279
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00202575

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 19:55:53)
Airport
Latitude
35.533323
Longitude
-80.505826

Data Source

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

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