N8177M - 1964 Cessna 310I Aircraft Registration

C310

1964 CESSNA 310I

Aircraft Description

N8177M is a 1964 Cessna 310I, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Southern Sky Enterprises LLC in Lafayette, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 8, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on June 12, 2014. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N8177M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB26B6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8177M was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 310, a pioneering light twin-engine aircraft that dominated the owner-flown business transport market for over two decades, first flew on January 3, 1953. This low-wing, retractable-gear monoplane featured twin Continental engines and could carry up to six passengers in its pressurized cabin. With a 35-foot wingspan and cruising speeds exceeding 200 mph, the 310 established new performance standards for its class. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas, it remained in continuous production for 26 years. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C310.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8177M. 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
1964
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310I
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Cruise Speed
167 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 8, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 12, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTHERN SKY ENTERPRISES LLC
Address
PO BOX 51811
City
LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70505-1811
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52623266
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB26B6

Additional Details

Registration
N8177M
Serial Number
310I0177
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00100072

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC