Cessna 177 Cardinal
2,158 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1967 to 1979; half of them date from 1973 or earlier. Texas has the most (208). 30% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 177 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming O&Vo-360 Ser (855), Lycoming Io-360-A1B6D (777), Lycoming 0-320 Series (402)
- Seats
- 4
- Cruise speed
- about 108 mph
- Maker on the register
- Cessna
- Registered
- earliest certificate August 30, 1971; newest September 29, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas208California192Florida159Washington84Arizona69Georgia66Pennsylvania65Michigan63Illinois62Ohio59Minnesota57Indiana55
Who owns them registrant type
Individual1,163 (54%)LLC408 (19%)Co-owned347 (16%)Corporation211 (10%)Partnership25 (1%)Not stated2 (0.1%)Government2 (0.1%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 277 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid2,133 (99%)Pending12 (0.6%)Sale reported6 (0.3%)Canceled2 (0.1%)Assigned, not yet registered2 (0.1%)Revoked1 (0.0%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard2,128 (99%)None on file21 (1.0%)Special flight permit4 (0.2%)Multiple2 (0.1%)Experimental2 (0.1%)Restricted1 (0.0%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Eagle Sky Patrol INC15Bas Part Sales LLC9International Air Services INC Trustee7Avco Patrol LLC5Valiair Lc Trustee4Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee4Cardinal Flyers LLC4Sky West Aviation INC Trustee3Redwing Aviation LLC3Central Virginia Aviation INC3Cardinal Aviation LLC3Spectron Aviation INC2
Fleet pages: Eagle Sky Patrol INC · Bas Part Sales LLC · International Air Services INC Trustee · Avco Patrol LLC · Valiair Lc Trustee · Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee · Sky West Aviation INC Trustee · Central Virginia Aviation INC
Accident history NTSB records · 767 cases since 1982, 140 fatal
2026-08-05WPR26LA291 · 177B N34852 · accident near Perris, CA · no injuries
2026-06-17ERA26FA241 · 177RG N7637V · accident near Morrison, TN · 2 killed
2026-06-09ERA26LA233 · 177 N316HY · accident near Gilford, NH · no injuries
2026-05-28WPR26LA206 · 177 N13430 · accident near Cascade, ID · serious injuries
2026-05-18ERA26LA213 · 177RG N177BT · accident near Statesville, NC · no injuries
2026-03-15WPR26LA128 · 177 N178DR · accident near Cottonwood, AZ · no injuries
2026-02-22ANC26LA016 · 177B N12984 · accident near Rocky Junction, AZ · minor injuries
2026-01-13ERA26LA093 · 177 N34959 · accident near Ocoee, TN · minor injuries
The 8 most recent of 767 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Cessna 177 Cardinal aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
2,158 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Cessna 177s?
Texas, with 208.
Who owns the Cessna 177?
30% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 788 177RG (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2043Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2018-08-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N53160 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2018-08-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1925Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2018-08-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1611H | Cessna 177RG |
Plane Fun INC Tr Trustee Snellville, Georgia |
Standard | 2018-08-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1943Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2018-07-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1621H | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2018-07-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2757V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2018-07-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N45WS | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner North Carolina |
None on file | 2018-07-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7571V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2018-07-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8971M | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2018-07-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1217M | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Rhode Island |
Standard | 2018-06-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N52643 | Cessna 177RG |
Cardinalrg LLC Ballwin, Missouri |
Standard | 2018-05-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N707CG | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2018-05-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N661K | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2018-05-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8281G | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2018-05-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N177VB | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2018-04-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N52190 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner New Hampshire |
Standard | 2018-04-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N232CB | Cessna 177RG |
Light Air Development LLC Helena, Montana |
Standard | 2018-04-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2054Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2018-04-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N52619 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2018-04-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N53029 | Cessna 177RG |
N53029 Cardinal LLC Rosharon, Texas |
Standard | 2018-03-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2141Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2018-02-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35003 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2018-01-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7ZX | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2018-01-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1535H | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2017-12-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N727LB | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2017-12-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2123Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Utah |
Standard | 2017-11-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N444AP | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2017-10-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2021Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2017-10-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2136Q | Cessna 177RG |
Stoneman Excav CO INC Ashland, Virginia |
Standard | 2017-10-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N50770 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2017-09-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N53053 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2017-08-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N34426 | Cessna 177RG |
Cardinal 426 LLC Jacksonville, Florida |
Standard | 2017-08-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N52987 | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2017-08-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1542H | Cessna 177RG |
Cessna N1542H LLC Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2017-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8238G | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner Washington |
Standard | 2017-08-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7533V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2017-08-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2047Q | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner Georgia |
Standard | 2017-07-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2575V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2017-07-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1541H | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Utah |
Standard | 2017-07-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N52476 | Cessna 177RG |
Good Guys Flying Club LLC Colorado Springs, Colorado |
Standard | 2017-07-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N657SC | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2017-07-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N95AF | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2017-06-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N34RG | Cessna 177RG |
Western State Flyers LLC Irvine, California |
Standard | 2017-06-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2044Q | Cessna 177RG |
White Sound International LTD New Smyrna Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2017-05-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8828Y | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner Alabama |
Standard | 2017-05-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7578V | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2017-05-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N177AV | Cessna 177RG |
My Airline LLC Harrods Creek, Kentucky |
Standard | 2017-05-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2533V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Mississippi |
Standard | 2017-05-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7503V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2017-04-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N52177 | Cessna 177RG |
Lundahl Frederick Langley, Washington |
Standard | 2017-04-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N799T | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2017-03-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1932Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2017-01-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N348SR | Cessna 177RG |
K & K Commercial Leasing LLC Indiana, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2017-01-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7558V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2017-01-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35852 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2017-01-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N177H | Cessna 177RG |
Haman Aviation Services LLC Nokomis, Florida |
Standard | 2016-12-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7538V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Arkansas |
Standard | 2016-12-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N45086 | Cessna 177RG |
Dahl Ken L Granite Falls, Minnesota |
Standard | 2016-11-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2001Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2016-11-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2060Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2016-10-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N612HK | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2016-10-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N101CW | Cessna 177RG |
Atlanta Technical College Atlanta, Georgia |
Standard | 2016-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2683V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2016-08-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1540H | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Mississippi |
Standard | 2016-07-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7544V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2016-07-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35495 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2016-07-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N52543 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 2016-07-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N52791 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2016-07-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N34192 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 2016-06-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2131Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Louisiana |
Standard | 2016-06-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35869 | Cessna 177RG |
Cardinal Flyers LLC Moriches, New York |
Standard | 2016-06-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2759V | Cessna 177RG |
Redwing Aviation LLC San Antonio, Texas |
Standard | 2016-05-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N52800 | Cessna 177RG |
Jackson Royalties INC Brandon, Mississippi |
Standard | 2016-05-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7559V | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner Oregon |
Standard | 2016-04-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2079Q | Cessna 177RG |
Mkk Pilots LLC Media, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2016-03-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8769Z | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2016-02-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1566H | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2016-01-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N177KS | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2016-01-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8073G | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2016-01-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7517V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2016-01-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1580H | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2015-12-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N52828 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2015-11-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N177DW | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2015-11-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2192Q | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2015-10-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N177DR | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2015-10-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2008Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2015-10-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1989Q | Cessna 177RG |
Delta Bravo Aviation Byron Center, Michigan |
Standard | 2015-09-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35060 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2015-09-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N520 | Cessna 177RG |
Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2015-09-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N45336 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2015-09-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2573V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2015-08-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7585V | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner Oregon |
Standard | 2015-08-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8274G | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2015-07-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N34063 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2015-07-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N52195 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2015-07-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N177KT | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2015-07-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N52017 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2015-06-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N612DM | Cessna 177RG |
Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2015-06-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7586V | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner Illinois |
Standard | 2015-06-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |