N7557V - 1976 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C77R

1976 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N7557V is a 1976 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Texas Dentco LLC in El Paso, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 12, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on October 20, 2022. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N7557V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA2FFD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7557V was last tracked by AviatorDB near El Paso International Airport (KELP) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7557V was last updated on September 9, 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 N7557V. 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
1976
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 12, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 20, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
TEXAS DENTCO LLC
Address
5400 SUNCREST DR STE A2
City
EL PASO
State / Zip Code
Texas79912-5609
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)
52427775
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA2FFD

Additional Details

Registration
N7557V
Serial Number
177RG0853
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00982827

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 18:43:09)
Airport
Latitude
31.635681
Longitude
-105.798017

Data Source

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

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