N8068G - 1971 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C77R

1971 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N8068G is a 1971 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Structural Design And Analysis INC in Reston, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 20, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on June 14, 2001. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N8068G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAFB9E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8068G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.5994, -77.7251 on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8068G was last updated on March 24, 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 N8068G. 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
1971
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
February 20, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 14, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS INC
Address
11968 GREY SQUIRREL LN
City
RESTON
State / Zip Code
Virginia20194-1726
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)
52575636
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAFB9E

Additional Details

Registration
N8068G
Serial Number
177RG0068
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00260492

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2026 (UTC 18:57:05)
Airport
Latitude
38.604675
Longitude
-77.722838

Data Source

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

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