N8281G - 1971 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C177

1971 CESSNA 177RG

Aircraft Description

N8281G is a 1971 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Widtfeldt John R in Lehi, UT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 18, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on May 1, 2018. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N8281G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB5115 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8281G was last updated on May 12, 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 N8281G. 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
C177177 Cardinal
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 18, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 1, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
WIDTFELDT JOHN R
Address
626 WYNONAH DR
City
AUBURN
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17922-9559
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)
52650425
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB5115

Additional Details

Registration
N8281G
Serial Number
177RG0181
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 26, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00873541

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC