1973 Cessna 177
FOR SALE Good Deal

1973 Cessna 177

Single Engine Piston

$115,000
Location Hawkesbury, ON, Canada
Total Time 4,906 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,213 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 17702013
Reg # C-GJMS Canada
Engine Lycoming O-320
ICAO Type C177

Equipment & Features

⚠ Damage history

4906 Hrs

✓ Clean NTSB 7 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

King KMA 20 TSO Audio Panel KX 170B Nav/Comm KX 175B TSO Nav/Comm King KN64 DME Trimble TNL 1000 GPS. Narco At 150 Transponder Mode C Carb Temp Gauge EGT Wheel Pants Pitot Heat 4 Place Intercom Stabilizer Abrasion Boot Tinted windows Tail Cone Lift handles 60 gallons fuel Aircrfat currently hangared near Ottawa awaiting interior installation

Description

Avionics / Equipment King KMA 20 TSO Audio Panel KX 170B Nav/Comm KX 175B TSO Nav/Comm King KN64 DME Trimble TNL 1000 GPS. Narco At 150 Transponder Mode C Carb Temp Gauge EGT Wheel Pants Pitot Heat 4 Place Intercom Stabilizer Abrasion Boot Tinted windows Tail Cone Lift handles 60 gallons fuel Aircrfat currently hangared near Ottawa awaiting interior installation

Engine

ENG: 1213 Hrs. Lycoming O-360-A1F6D 180 HP (TBO 2000) Full Top Overhaul in 2023. Nov/25 Annual, Compression 79-78-80-79 /// 80 PROP: 150 Hrs Overhauled in 2018

Interior

INT: Original Interior , Blue with fabric inserts , Seats out being refurbished, New Carpet being installed EXT: White with grey blue and black stripes (Overall good condition) 8+ /10

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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Canadian Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
$115,000
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globalair.com
$115,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 177

This 1973 Cessna 177 (C-GJMS) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,906 hours on the airframe. There are currently 9 177 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $88,000 to $199,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $115,000.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $50/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $150/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 4,906 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 7 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,906 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Check 7 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $135 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 177 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Max Speed
108 kts (200 km/h)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Fuel Burn
9 GPH (34 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 177

Fuel Burn
9.0 GPH
~$58/hr
Variable Cost
$150/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 177. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (C-GJMS) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Hawkesbury, ON, Canada

CA

Seller reported 171 more aircraft in ON →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for C-GJMS.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (C-GJMS). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 177

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 7 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

FR-04-4375

Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes

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2011-10-09 2011-06-17

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes

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2008-26-10 2010-11-16

Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 Series Airplanes

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2004-19-04 2004-11-01

Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes

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2004-19-01 2004-11-01

Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes

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2000-06-01 2000-05-05

Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 Series Airplanes

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FR-99-33564 2000-01-21

Cessna Aircraft Company 170, 172, 175, and 177 Series Airplanes

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 177

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Propellers CRACKED
2023-05-10

AIRCRAFT WAS DELIVERED TO MAINTENANCE FACILITY BY OWNER FOR ENGINE, PROP, AND GOVERNOR REMOVAL AND OVERHAUL OF EACH. HE MADE THE ADDITIONAL REQUEST THAT THE ENGINE MOUNT BE REMOVED AND SHIPPED TO A WELDING REPAIR STATION FACILITY FOR IRAN AND NEW PAI...

Flight Controls RESTRICTED
2023-01-12

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...

Electrical Power DEFECTIVE
2022-09-10

ALTERNATOR FAILED DURING FLIGHT. UPON DISCOVERING THE LACK OF CHARGE ON THE AMMETER, WE CYCLED THE ALTERNATOR POWER SWITCH AND CIRCUIT BREAKER, WITHOUT SUCCESS. WE THEN INFORMED APPROACH CONTROL OF OUR ALTERNATOR ISSUE AND REQUESTED DIRECT KSSF. U...

Engine Fuel/Control LEAKING
2021-10-01

DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION PILOT NOTED OIL DRIPPING FROM FUEL PUMP DRAIN. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION BY AN A&P/IA IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP CASE DRAIN WAS THE SOURCE OF THE OIL LEAK. FUEL PUMP WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. ENGINE ...

Landing Gear BENT
2021-08-31

DURING ANNUAL INSP. GEAR CHECK, COULD NOT ADJUST NOSE GEAR DOWN LOCK SPRING TENSION TO W/IN LIMITS. REMOVED DOWN LOCK CAM AND FOUND BOLT BENT. PHOTO WILL BE PROVIDED. IMPROPER DOWN LOCK TENSION COULD RESULT IN A NOSE GEAR FAILURE (COLLAPSE). CES...

Hydraulic Power LEAKING
2021-08-15

THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM RETURN (RETRACT) HOSE LEAKED WHILE IN FLIGHT AND EMPTIED THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. THE LG WOULD NOT EXTEND AND LOCK, AND THE EMERGENCY EXTENSION SYSTEM WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THIS CAUSED A GEAR UP LANDING. THE HOSE HAS A METAL BRAID AND...

Landing Gear GOUGED
2021-04-16

MAIN LANDING GEAR MAIN SECTOR GEAR HAS GOUGE MARKS IN GEAR TEETH, MAIN LANDING GEAR PINION GEARS HAS CHIPPED AND DAMAGED TEETH. TWO BOLTS FOUND SHEARED THAT HOLD MAIN LANDING GEAR SECTOR GEAR IN PLACE.

Electrical Power FAILED
2020-01-09

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION I PERFORMED ALTERNATOR INSPECTION REQUIRED BY PLANEPOWER. PLANEPOWER'S MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ANNUAL / 100 HOUR INSPECTIONS: 1. REMOVE DRIVE BELT AND TURN ALTERNATOR ROTOR TO CHECK CONDITION OF BEARINGS FOR ABNORMAL NOIS...

Wings CORRODED
2019-07-19

(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...

Reciprocating Engine DETERIORATED
2019-07-06

THE OWNER AND PILOT OF THE A\C CONDUCTED AN OIL AND FILTER CHANGE. THE OWNER/PILOT THEN TOOK OFF FROM KAFJ. AFTER 15 MINUTES IN FLIGHT THE PILOT NOTICED THE PROPELLER RPM WAS SURGING. THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THE OIL PRESSURE DETERIORATING. SINCE THE A...

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$122,000
Range: $94,750 — $171,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
-6%
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