N52BJ - 1977 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C77R

1977 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N52BJ is a 1977 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tca LLC in Fountain Hills, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 20, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on October 12, 2006. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N52BJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A686B7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N52BJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.2248, -120.9822 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N52BJ was last updated on June 3, 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 N52BJ. 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
April 20, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 12, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
TCA LLC
Address
11213 N BUFFALO DR
City
FOUNTAIN HILLS
State / Zip Code
Arizona85268-5303
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)
51503267
Mode S Code (Hex)
A686B7

Additional Details

Registration
N52BJ
Serial Number
177RG1183
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00332285

Last Known Position

Date
May 22, 2026 (UTC 16:26:40)
Airport
Latitude
40.027542
Longitude
-120.735474

Data Source

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

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