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1978 CESSNA 177RG
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Cessna 177RG listings ($129,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time -468 hr vs comps +0.9%
- Garmin GTN 650 (44% of comps) +6.2%
- ADS-B (56% of comps) +1.2%
- Market supply: 5 for sale of 787 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 177RG |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,811 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,268 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PS PMA 450C |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GTN 650Xi |
| Avionics / Autopilot | STEC |
| Annual | April 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
1978 Cessna 177 Cardinal R/G for sale!
Modifications
- Gear Running light added - Complete & Consecutive Logs - Powerflow exhaust - Monarch fuel caps - Landing Height System added 2024 - Steel stabilator brackets - LED upgrades for all other exterior lighting - Dual Push-To-Talk - Brackett air filter - Articulating pilot seat -Tannis engine heater - Custom cabin cover Bruce’s - RMD wingtips with HID landing lights & Landing Gear Mirror - All ADs, incl. Wing Spar Eddy Current Inspections Jan 2023 Fresh True Weight and Balance (2024)
Avionics
Major Upgrades in 2024 to include: -Aspen Evolution 2500 with synthetic vision, ACU 2 with preselect -GTX 345 Transponder (ADSB In/Out) -GTN 650Xi Nav/Com/GPS & Garmin GNS 430 WAAS -PMA 450C audio panel) -STEC 55x with altitude hold and electric trim -JPI Digital 700 w/fuel flow -Flight Stream 510 Wireless Gateway -Avionics Master switch
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 177RG lands versus other Cessna 177RG listings on fyiAero.
Price
99th pct$180k · 99th percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
33rd pct2,811 hours total (TTAF) · 33rd percentile of 9 listings
Engine time
57th pct1,268 hours since major overhaul · 57th percentile of 7 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 | 177RG |
| Serial Number | 177RG-1360 |
| Registration # | N53194 |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,811 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 935.4 lb |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-360-A1B6D |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-7741-51A |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,268 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Time | 254 SMOH |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Major Upgrades in 2024 to include: -Aspen Evolution 2500 with synthetic vision, ACU 2 with preselect -GTX 345 Transponder (ADSB In/Out) -GTN 650Xi Nav/Com/GPS & Garmin GNS 430 WAAS -PMA 450C audio panel) -STEC 55x with altitude hold and electric trim -JPI Digital 700 w/fuel flow -Flight Stream 510 Wireless Gateway -Avionics Master switch |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | - Gear Running light added - Complete & Consecutive Logs - Powerflow exhaust - Monarch fuel caps - Landing Height System added 2024 - Steel stabilator brackets - LED upgrades for all other exterior lighting - Dual Push-To-Talk - Brackett air filter - Articulating pilot seat -Tannis engine heater - Custom cabin cover Bruce’s - RMD wingtips with HID landing lights & Landing Gear Mirror - All ADs, incl. Wing Spar Eddy Current Inspections Jan 2023 Fresh True Weight and Balance (2024) |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | ANNUAL C/W April 2026 NOTE: (Damage history: Highway landing in 1995, Lycoming overhauled engine installed, at that time. All Log Copies Available on digital format) |
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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 177RG Cardinal
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Performance & dimensions
| Range | 506 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 144 kts · 166 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 890.0 / 730.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The 177RG Cardinal seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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Last flight
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