N8028G - 1970 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C77R

1970 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N8028G is a 1970 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Andersen Timothy R in Elizabeth City, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 20, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on March 16, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N8028G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAECC2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8028G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.2566, -76.0684 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8028G was last updated on March 16, 2025. 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 N8028G. 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
1970
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
January 20, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 16, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
ANDERSEN TIMOTHY R
Address
903 ENFIELD CT
City
ELIZABETH CITY
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27909-8442
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)
52566302
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAECC2

Additional Details

Registration
N8028G
Serial Number
177RG0028
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 16, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00010642

Last Known Position

Date
April 20, 2026 (UTC 18:32:13)
Airport
Latitude
36.225861
Longitude
-76.076717

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC