N52944 - 1978 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

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1978 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N52944 is a 1978 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Masiero Christophe D in Winter Garden, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 22, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on April 6, 2012. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N52944 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6AD5E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N52944 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Orlando Executive Airport (KORL) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N52944 was last updated on May 5, 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 N52944. 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
1978
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 22, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 6, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
MASIERO CHRISTOPHE D
Address
416 N BOYD ST
City
WINTER GARDEN
State / Zip Code
Florida34787-2811
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)
51526536
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6AD5E

Additional Details

Registration
N52944
Serial Number
177RG1315
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00842615

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 17:45:03)
Airport
Latitude
28.548317
Longitude
-81.327245

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC