N53160 - 1978 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

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1978 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N53160 is a 1978 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Benson Michael H in New Castle, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 16, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on August 17, 2018. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N53160 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6B767 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N53160 was last tracked by AviatorDB near North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT) on March 12, 2026. The FAA registry record for N53160 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 N53160. 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
May 16, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 17, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
BENSON MICHAEL H
Address
439 CLUB DR
City
NEW CASTLE
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania16105-9183
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)
51533547
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6B767

Additional Details

Registration
N53160
Serial Number
177RG1354
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
00893005

Last Known Position

Date
March 12, 2026 (UTC 15:59:38)
Airport
Latitude
36.207725
Longitude
-115.197494

Data Source

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

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