N96177 - 1970 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1970 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N96177 is a 1970 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Big Pine Key, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 29, 1970. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N96177 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD634A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N96177 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 27.9434, -81.7834 on December 20, 2024. The FAA registry record for N96177 was last updated on March 27, 2026. 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 N96177. 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
1970
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
177B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C177177 Cardinal
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 29, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 11, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH BRAIN A
Address
29524 FLYING CLOUD AVE
City
BIG PINE KEY
State / Zip Code
Florida33043-3227
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53261512
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD634A

Additional Details

Registration
N96177
Serial Number
17701543
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 11, 2026
Last Update Date
October 22, 2024
Unique ID
00061343

Last Known Position

Date
December 20, 2024 (UTC 16:52:33)
Airport
Latitude
27.943399
Longitude
-81.783401

Data Source

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

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