N700CD - 1975 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

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1975 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N700CD is a 1975 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Crahen William F in Merrimac, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 1, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on July 19, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N700CD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A954C4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N700CD was last tracked by AviatorDB near Sauk-prairie Airport (91C) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N700CD was last updated on July 19, 2024. 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 N700CD. 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
1975
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
August 1, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 19, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
CRAHEN WILLIAM F
Address
S7739 W GRANDVIEW AVE
City
MERRIMAC
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53561-9761
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)
52252304
Mode S Code (Hex)
A954C4

Additional Details

Registration
N700CD
Serial Number
177RG0788
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
July 19, 2024
Last Update Date
July 19, 2024
Unique ID
00031950

Last Known Position

Date
March 20, 2026 (UTC 20:30:48)
Airport
Latitude
43.296723
Longitude
-89.754639

Data Source

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

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