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N2637V1974 Cessna 177RG

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Feb 6, 2012.

Safety record in brief:3 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Apr 2011)4 ADs may apply

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Port Republic, MD
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2005
NTSB events
3
substantial, 2011
ADs may apply
4
confirm with A&P
Service reports
0
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Last registered owner
Individual owner
City, state
Port Republic, MD
Certificate issued
May 25, 2005
Canceled
Feb 6, 2012
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Dec 30, 1974

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
177RG
Year
1974
Serial number
177RG0637
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A28D83

Engine

Make and model
Lycoming Io-360-A1b6d
Type
Reciprocating
Power
200 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2005 – 2012Individual ownerPort Republic, MD
  2. until 1948Cessna Aircraft CoWichita, KS · different airframe: Cessna 170 S/N 18147

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 19, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (3)

Accident · substantial damage

Apr 5, 2011 · Gila Bend, AZ

A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to both sets of magneto points failing to open as a result of excessive wear of the magneto cam followers.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
WPR11FA186

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for WPR11FA186)

Accident · substantial damage

Jun 6, 1999 · Cheyenne, WY

The pilot's inadequate flight planning, and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. Factor's were the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight, and the subsequent engine power loss due to fuel exhaustion.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
DEN99LA096

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DEN99LA096)

Accident · substantial damage

Sep 27, 1985 · Ennis, TX

THE PLT COULD NOT LOWER THE LANDING GEAR THROUGH USE OF THE NORMAL GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM. HE WAS ABLE TO PARTIALLY LOWER IT THROUGH THE USE OF THE EMERGENCY EXTENSION SYSTEM. NEXT HE MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING AT THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT DURING THE HOURS OF DARKNESS. THE NOSE GEAR REMAINED DOWN BUT UNLOCKED WHILE THE MAIN GEARS FOLDED BACK INTO THEIR WHEEL WELLS. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY…

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
FTW85FA358

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for FTW85FA358)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (4)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2023-02-17Fuselage Main, StructureMar 20, 2023Airframe (177RG)
2011-10-09Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190…Jun 17, 2011Airframe (177RG)
2006-06-16Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, and…Apr 27, 2006Engine (IO-360-A1B6D)Only with: Engines manufactured new or rebuilt, overhauled, or that had a crankshaft installed after March 1, 1999.
2005-19-11Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360…Oct 21, 2005Engine (IO-360-A1B6D)Only with: Engines rated at 300 HP or lower, manufactured new, rebuilt, or overhauled after March 1, 1999, or that had a crankshaft installed after March 1, 1999.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (0)

No Service Difficulty Reports found for this airframe since 1995.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 19, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 19, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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