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1970 CESSNA 177
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Cessna 177 listings ($144,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.0%
- Airframe time -327 hr vs comps +0.7%
- Garmin GTN 650 (22% of comps) +8.6%
- Autopilot (44% of comps) +1.0%
- ADS-B (67% of comps) +0.9%
- Market supply: 5 for sale of 843 FAA-registered +4.5%
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 | 3,573 hrs |
| Engine time | 0 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN GTN 650 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | Annual 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Engines & propellers
Engine
- Time since major overhaul
- 180 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
1970 CESSNA 177B CARDINAL | N21177 WHY N21177 STANDS APART • Major Mechanical Work: Freshly Overhauled 180 HP Lycoming and Three-Blade McCauley Propeller. • Modern IFR Equipment: GTN 650, Garmin G5, ADS-B Out, and Century IIB Autopilot. • Restored Appearance: Premium Paint, Leather Interior, and Sky-Blue Tinted Windows. • Documented Inspections: 2026 Annual, AD Review, and Carry-Through Spar Inspection. 0 SMOH 180 HP LYCOMING | 0-TIME 3-BLADE McCAULEY | NEW PAINT | NEW PREMIUM LEATHER INTERIOR | NEW SKY-BLUE WINDOWS | GARMIN IFR AVIONICS | EXTENSIVE 2026 ANNUAL & AD REVIEW AN EXCEPTIONAL CARDINAL WITH THE BIG-TICKET IMPROVEMENTS ALREADY COMPLETED! N21177 is an exceptionally well-presented 1970 Cessna 177B Cardinal featuring just 3,573 hours total time and an impressive combination of mechanical renewal, cosmetic restoration, modern avionics, and documented inspection work. Highlights include a freshly overhauled 180 HP Lycoming O-360-A1F6 with new Millennium cylinders, a zero-time three-blade McCauley constant-speed propeller, stunning new exterior paint, handcrafted premium leather interior, beautiful sky-blue tinted windows, and a Garmin-equipped IFR panel. Following its importation from South Africa in 2025, this Cardinal underwent extensive U.S. inspection and certification work, including an August 2026 Annual Inspection and documented carry-through spar inspection. A BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED CARDINAL THAT DESERVES A CLOSER LOOK. Located at Arcadia Municipal Airport (X06), Arcadia, Florida. Pre-purchase inspections welcomed by appointment.
Modifications
• Garmin GTN 650 Color Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM Installation • Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Display Installation • Garmin GTX 330ES ADS-B Out Transponder Installation • Digital Engine Monitoring Instrument Installation • McCauley B3D36C428/82NPA-6 Three-Blade Constant-Speed Propeller Installation • Three-Blade Propeller Conversion Under STC SA477CH • Plane-Power Alternator Installation • Lamar Technologies Voltage Regulator Installation • Upgraded Electrical Charging System • Dual Flight Controls • Pilot and Copilot Sun Visors • Cabin Ventilation Outlets • Main Landing Gear Wheel Fairings • Nose Landing Gear Wheel Fairing • Polished Metal Propeller Spinner • Sky-Blue Tinted Cabin Windows • Premium Leather Seat Upholstery with Diamond-Pattern Stitching • Matching Interior Door Panels • Coordinated Cabin Carpeting
Avionics
• Garmin GTN 650 Color Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM • Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Display • Garmin GTX 330ES Transponder with ADS-B Out • King KX155 NAV/COM • Century IIB Autopilot • JPI Fuel Scan 450 Digital Fuel Management System • Digital Engine Monitoring Instrument
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
67th pct$159k · 67th percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
50th pct3,573 hours total (TTAF) · 50th percentile of 8 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 | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 177 |
| Serial Number | 177-01578 |
| Registration # | N21177 |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | X06 |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,573 |
|---|---|
| Range | 915 NM |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,950 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,700 lb |
| Useful Load | 870 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 49 gal |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-360 |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-20416-36A |
| Engine Horsepower | 180 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 0 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2026 |
| Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 0 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Composite |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 650 |
|---|---|
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 650 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330ES |
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | CENTURY FLIGHT SYSTEMS CENTURY IIB |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | • Garmin GTN 650 Color Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM • Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Display • Garmin GTX 330ES Transponder with ADS-B Out • King KX155 NAV/COM • Century IIB Autopilot • JPI Fuel Scan 450 Digital Fuel Management System • Digital Engine Monitoring Instrument |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | • Dual Flight Controls • Pilot and Copilot Sun Visors • Cabin Ventilation Outlets • Main Landing Gear Wheel Fairings • Nose Landing Gear Wheel Fairing • Polished Metal Propeller Spinner • Sky-Blue Tinted Cabin Windows • Premium Leather Seat Upholstery with Diamond-Pattern Stitching • Matching Interior Door Panels • Coordinated Cabin Carpeting |
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Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | • Garmin GTN 650 Color Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM Installation • Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Display Installation • Garmin GTX 330ES ADS-B Out Transponder Installation • Digital Engine Monitoring Instrument Installation • McCauley B3D36C428/82NPA-6 Three-Blade Constant-Speed Propeller Installation • Three-Blade Propeller Conversion Under STC SA477CH • Plane-Power Alternator Installation • Lamar Technologies Voltage Regulator Installation • Upgraded Electrical Charging System |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2024 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | N21177 - RESTORATION & MAINTENANCE HISTORY 2024 - EXTERIOR & INTERIOR RESTORATION • NEW premium exterior paint — completed in South Africa • NEW handcrafted genuine leather interior • NEW sky-blue tinted windows throughout 2025 - U.S. IMPORTATION • Imported from South Africa into the United States • Extensive U.S. mechanical inspections and FAA certification work 2026 - ENGINE & PROPELLER • Lycoming O-360-A1F6 — 180 HP, professionally overhauled in Florida • Engine installed at 0.0 hours SMOH • NEW Millennium cylinder assemblies • Complete engine overhaul documentation available • McCauley B3D36C428/82NPA-6 — three-blade constant-speed propeller • Propeller installed at 0 hours under STC SA477CH • Supporting FAA airworthiness documentation available AUGUST 2026 - ANNUAL INSPECTION & AD COMPLIANCE • Extensive Annual Inspection completed • Comprehensive Airworthiness Directive (AD) review • Carry-through spar - visual and Eddy Current inspections completed • Inspection findings - no cracking, corrosion, or damage identified • Engine installation inspected during Annual 2026 - AVIONICS & IFR SYSTEM TESTING • Pitot/static, altimeter, and transponder certifications completed • Avionics installation and conformity reviewed • Electrical load analysis completed MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION - AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW • Airframe, engine, and propeller logbooks • Lycoming engine overhaul records • McCauley propeller installation and maintenance records • STC SA477CH and applicable FAA Form 337 documentation • August 2026 Annual Inspection records • Airworthiness Directive compliance records • Carry-through spar visual and Eddy Current inspection reports • 2026 pitot/static, altimeter, and transponder test records • Applicable avionics installation and certification records BUYER CONFIDENCE & TRANSPARENCY Extensive maintenance, overhaul, inspection, and certification records available for serious buyer review. Independent pre-purchase inspections welcomed by appointment. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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.
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Last flight
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