1970 Cessna 177B
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: King KMA-20 Audio Panel with a PM1000 Intercom King KX-155 Nav/Com 1 with Localizer and Glideslope TKM MX-170B Nav/Com 2 with Localizer Only King KN-64 DME Garmin GTX-335 ADS-B Out Transponder Additional Equipment Modifications: Power flow Exhaust STC Door Steward Gas Shock STC Rosen Visors Dual Articulating Seats Wheel Pants LP Aero Photo Windows STC Dual Push to Talk Avionics Master Switch Pilot's Push to Talk LED Landing and Taxi Light LED Nav Lights AD 2023-02-17 Eddy Current Wing Spar Inspection Complied FAR 91.411 .413 valid through February 2028 Compressions Last Annual: 1.) 72 2.) 77 3.) 74 4.)76
Description
ADS-B Out, Wing Spar AD Complied, IFR Certified The Cessna Cardinal 177B is one of the most unique and pilot-friendly aircraft in Cessna's lineup. This Cessna 177B is an excellent time building plane! It is IFR certified and ready to go on your next trip! Give AOS a call before this one flies away!
Engine
Engine Make: Lycoming Engine Serial #: L-14729-36A Engine Model: IO-360-A1F6 Engine HP: 180HP Useful Load: 872lbs Useable Fuel: 49 Gallons Aircraft Total Time: 5,245.45 Engine Hours since Overhaul: 1,287.65 Type of Overhaul: Major Overhaul to New Limits Date of Overhaul: October 22nd, 2012 Overhaul Shop: A P3043872IA Last Annual Competed: May 2025 Prop Overhaul Date: July 2012 Hours since Prop Overhaul: 1,287.65
Interior
Exterior Condition: The aircraft was stripped and painted in 2008 using Matterhorn White, Gun Gray, and black metallic. The paint is in great condition overall with a few minor chips by the cowling. Interior Condition: The interior was reupholstered in 2012. The seats and side panels were redone with leather. There is some broken plastic up by the pilot's vent window. The seats and carpet look great!
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Aircraft Ownership Solutions
trade-a-plane.com
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$114,900
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Kokomo, IN | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Aircraft Ownership Solutions
aviationtrader.com.au
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$118,475
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Kokomo, Indiana, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Aircraft Ownership Solutions
controlleremea.co.uk
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$117,032 *
GBP £86,867
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Kokomo, IN | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 177B
This 1970 Cessna 177B (N30765) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,245 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 177B aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $95,000 to $183,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $114,900.
The 177B cruises at 124 kts (230 km/h) with a range of 650 nm (1,204 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 177B — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N30765.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 177B
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
INSTALLATION OF TRUTRAK AUTOPILOT STC'D ROLL SERVO LIMITED AILERON TRAVEL. THE SERVO ARM IS CONNECTED TO THE RIGHT AILERON BELLCRANK VIA A ROD. THE SERVO ARM CONTACTED A SERVO BRACKET IN THE AFT DIRECTION AND THE BOLT ATTACHING THE ROD TO THE ARM CO...
(CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF LOWER SPAR CARRY THRU FOR CORROSION, SEVERAL (5) SMALL SPOTS OF CORROSION FOUND ON UPPER SURFACE OF THE LOWER FORWARD SPAR FLANGE. SIZE OF CORROSION VARRIED FROM 5 MM TO 10 MM.APPEARS TO BE SURFACE ONLY. TEXTRON CESSNA CONT...
(CAN) WITH THE ALTERNATOR REMOVED FROM ITS MOUNTING BRACKET FOR CLOSER INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BRACKET HAD 2 CRACKS, 1 FROM EACH HOLE USED FOR THE SINGLE MOUNTING BOLT. EACH CRACK WENT FROM THE HOLE TO THE CLOSEST EDGE OF THE MATERIAL. ALS...
DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE CANISTER-TYPE OIL FILTER AT THE TIME OF OIL CHANGE, IT IS DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE A GOOD SEAL OF THE CANISTER AGAINST THE SEAT THROUGH THE FILTER GASKET THAT IS SUPPLIED WITH THE CFO100-1 FILTER KIT. THE GASKET VERY EASILY SLI...
THE DIRECT CONTACT OF THE DIRECTIONAL GYRO WITH THE CONTROL COLUMN AS A RESULT OF THE SHOCK MOUNTED BRACKET COMING FREE FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL; POSSIBLY THE REASON WHY THE CONTROL YOKE WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE BACK MORE THEN 1 INCH. THERE WAS IMPROPER...
(CAN) DURING A PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION, THE OWNER/PILOT OF THE AIRCRAFT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL VALVE ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE INSIDE OF THE FIREWALL....
AMMETER SHOWING DISCHARGE IN FLIGHT. ALTERNATOR REPLACED.
STARTER IS WEAK AND HAS SLOW CRANKING SPEED.
CARB HEAT CONTROL CABLE BROKE WHERE IT ENTERS THE SHEATH. CABLE WAS REPLACED AND NO FURTHER ISSUES.
(CAN) CAUSES RPM TO STUMBLE AND DROPOFF GOING THROUGH 1500 RPM, POOR IDLE CUTOFF (TC# 20090923001)
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.