1968 CESSNA 177
Starts from the median asking price of 6 comparable Cessna 177 listings ($160,250), then adjusts for:
- Year -6 vs comparable listings -9.8%
- Airframe time -1,995 hr vs comps +4.0%
- Engine time -536 hr vs comps +4.3%
- No Modern GPS navigator (50% of comps have one) -2.3%
- No ADS-B (67% of comps have one) -1.7%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 444 FAA-registered +4.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 177 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,565 hrs |
| Engine time | 526 SMOH |
| Annual | October 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Extensive annual and restoration to revive this super low time Cardinal.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 177 lands versus other Cessna 177 listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $160k of 6 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
17th pct2,565 hours total (TTAF) · 17th percentile of 6 listings
Engine time
50th pct526 hours since major overhaul · 50th percentile of 6 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 177 |
| Serial Number | 17700894 |
| Registration # | N29448 |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,565 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-320-E2D |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 526 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Interior
| Year Interior | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2026 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Fresh October 2026 annual |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 177 Cardinal
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 177 Cardinal (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 591 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 117 kts · 135 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 845.0 / 400.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 177 Cardinal seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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