N8235G - 1971 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C77R

1971 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N8235G is a 1971 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sterling Colleen M Trustee in El Cajon, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 30, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on October 3, 2006. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N8235G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB3F0E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8235G was last tracked by AviatorDB near Gillespie Field (KSEE) on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8235G was last updated on March 11, 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 N8235G. 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
June 30, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 3, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
STERLING COLLEEN M TRUSTEE
Address
15796 CREEK HILLS RD
City
EL CAJON
State / Zip Code
California92021-2579
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)
52637416
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB3F0E

Additional Details

Registration
N8235G
Serial Number
177RG0135
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
March 11, 2024
Last Update Date
March 11, 2024
Unique ID
00003691

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 23:59:57)
Airport
Latitude
33.1073
Longitude
-116.787799

Data Source

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

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