N68VV - 1968 Cessna 177 Aircraft Registration

C177

1968 CESSNA 177

Aircraft Description

N68VV is a 1968 Cessna 177, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to White Mark E in Charleston, WV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 20, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on August 5, 2022. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N68VV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A902CD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N68VV was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.3790, -81.6157 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N68VV was last updated on August 25, 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 N68VV. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
177
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C177177 Cardinal
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 20, 2007
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 5, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
WHITE MARK E
Address
2610 ROSELANE DR
City
CHARLESTON
State / Zip Code
West Virginia25302-4933
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)
52201315
Mode S Code (Hex)
A902CD

Additional Details

Registration
N68VV
Serial Number
17700898
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00222159

Last Known Position

Date
April 27, 2026 (UTC 21:14:45)
Airport
Latitude
38.3731
Longitude
-81.593201

Data Source

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

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