1973 CESSNA 177B SOLD
Starts from the median asking price of 6 comparable Cessna 177B listings ($138,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +0 vs comparable listings -0.8%
- Airframe time +495 hr vs comps -1.0%
- Garmin GTN 650 (33% of comps) +7.4%
- ADS-B (50% of comps) +1.3%
- Market supply: 3 for sale of 841 FAA-registered +4.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 177B |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,564 hrs |
| Engine time | 804 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GTN 650xi |
| Inspection | Annual |
Engines & propellers
Engine
- Time since major overhaul
- 4,564 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description With only 804 SMOH and 4,564 hours total time, Garmin GTN 650Xi, dual Garmin G5s and custom powder coated panel. Wing spar AD has been completed, removing one of the biggest questions buyers have when shopping the 177 series, This Cardinal offers an attractive combination of engine time, useful upgrades, and proven airframe. Beautiful Cessna 177B Cardinal with the sleek lines, large cabin, and excellent visibility that make the Cardinal one of Cessna's most desirable singles. Highlights: 804 SMOH 4,564 TT Garmin GTN 650Xi Dual Garmin G5s (vacuum system removed) Spar AD COMPLETE All logs complete (available to serious inquires only) Desirable 177B Cardinal Spacious cabin with large doors and outstanding visibility Excellent traveling airplane with the speed, comfort, and ramp appeal Cardinals are known for If you've been waiting for a 177B with the spar work already behind it and modern Garmin avionics already installed, this is the one worth a closer look. Turnkey Cardinal. Modern panel. Spar AD complete. Ready for its next owner and next adventure. *All aircraft specifications, performance data, logbook summaries, and equipment lists provided herein are presented in good faith and are accurate at the time of publication. However, these specifications do not constitute a warranty or representation, either express or implied, by the Seller. Purchaser should perform a complete Pre-Buy inspection of their choosing. Times will vary slightly as I do fly this weekly. Well-cared for airframe. Never a trainer and always hangered. Wing Spar AD complied with (see pics) and SCAT tubing replacing CAT tubing. Annual completed March 2026 All AD's complied with Wings treated with Corrosion X at last annual
Modifications
Lycoming O-360A1F6D with 804hrs SMOH Engine compressions last annual- 76,73,78,78 over 80. McCauley Constant Speed prop - B2D34C211-A Prop dynamically balanced to .02IPS 9/2025 New carburetor installed 2026 New fuel pump installed 2026 Spark plugs replaced late 2025 Tempest air filter Regular oil changes (~25hrs) with Phillips 20w-50 and Camguard and Blackstone oil analysis
Avionics
Garmin GTN 650xi (nav database up to date) Dual Garmin G5's with OAT and Wind displayed Stratus ESGi ADSB in/out TKM 300 Nav/Comm PS Engineering M-S 6000 audio panel Aerospace Logic 4-place CHT guage E.I. digital EGT guage JPI450 Fuel Flow and totalizer (linked to GTN650xi for trip planning and other functions) Horizon P1000 Tachometer FlightData systems GT-50 clock/G-Meter/Timer Rosen visors iPad mini Xnaut cooling mount included 406Mhz ELT Concorde battery
Recommended avionics upgrades
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 ›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 177B lands versus other Cessna 177B listings on fyiAero.
Price
83rd pct$159k · 83rd 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.
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 177B Cardinal
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 177B Cardinal (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 417 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 123 kts · 142 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 750.0 / 600.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 177B Cardinal seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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Last flight
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