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1978 CESSNA 177
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Cessna 177 listings ($176,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- Airframe time +237 hr vs comps -0.5%
- Engine time -358 hr vs comps +2.9%
- Modern GPS navigator (60% of comps) +1.9%
- Autopilot (40% of comps) +1.1%
- No ADS-B (60% of comps have one) -1.6%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 841 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 | 4,631 hrs |
| Engine time | 431.5 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | ASPEN EFD1000 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN GA 35 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS530W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-tec |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GMA347 |
| Annual | Aug 2028 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
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
67th pct$176k · 67th percentile of 6 listings
Airframe time
83rd pct4,631 hours total (TTAF) · 83rd percentile of 6 listings
Engine time
17th pct431 hours since major overhaul · 17th 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 | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 177 |
| Serial Number | 17702747 |
| Registration # | N2177C |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,631 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 431.5 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | GTX330 Transponder Aspen EFD 1000 EDM-900 Engine data management system S-tec Auto pilot ST-752 Garmin GNS530W GA35 WAAS antenna GMA347 Audio Panel KX155 Nav/com King Intercom STC SA02511SE Fuel Quantity fuel indicator sending units STC SA2067NM Shoulder Harness W/ rotary buckles Sky-Tec Starter |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Completed July 15 2026 ELT Due Aug 2028 All ADs complied with, AD 2023-02-17 Wing spar Inspection Completed |
|---|
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
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N2177C. More flight tracking ›
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