N8215G - 1971 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C77R

1971 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N8215G is a 1971 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gersten Iron in Spring Valley, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 29, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on May 24, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N8215G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB37A0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8215G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.5726, -116.9800 on April 6, 2025. The FAA registry record for N8215G was last updated on May 24, 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 N8215G. 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
March 29, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 24, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
GERSTEN IRON
Address
10315 SAN VICENTE BLVD
City
SPRING VALLEY
State / Zip Code
California91977-1921
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)
52633640
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB37A0

Additional Details

Registration
N8215G
Serial Number
177RG0115
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2031
Last Action Date
May 24, 2024
Last Update Date
May 24, 2024
Unique ID
00633761

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2025 (UTC 17:25:03)
Airport
Latitude
32.572639
Longitude
-116.980019

Data Source

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

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