1976 Cessna 177RG
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
1976 CESSNA 177RG For Sale in Blair, Nebraska Aptly named "Incorrigible" This Cessna 177RG Cardinal is ready to hit the skies. Great avionics upgrades paired with low airframe and engine times give a new owner a great cross country traveling platform! The Cardinal has spent nearly all of its life in the midwest with extensive maintenance logs and FAA records. The only question that remains....where will you go this summer?
Engine
Powerplant Lycoming 200HP IO-360 Fuel Injected 2000 Hour TBO 847 SMOH McCauley 2 Blade Propeller 310 Hours SOH Supplemental Type Certificates STC SA02511SE CiES Fuel Senders STC SA01866WI Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System STC SA02019SE-D Garmin GTN650 STC ST02658SE Garmin GI275 Attitude Indicator STC ST02658SE Garmin GI275 Horizontal Situation Indicator STC SA01899WI Garmin GI275 4 Cylinder Engine Monitor System STC SA01714WI Garmin GTX345 ADSB IN/OUT Transponder STC SA01827WI Whelen LED Position Lights STC SA2458CE Monarch Fuel Caps STC SA01033SE Micro Vortex Generators STC SA2344CE AirPlains Fuel Strainer Quick Drain STC SA71GL Brackett Aircraft Air Filter Assembly
Propeller
2 Blade McCauley Prop turns the 200HP into cruise performance efficiency. Well balanced and strong pulling.
Interior
Interior Full Dual Controls Huge Doors with Low Cabin Entry Point Burnt Orange Carpet and Sidewalls Tan Seats Front and Rear Fresh Air Windows with Overhead Vents Exterior Matterhorn White l Harvest Gold l Red Safety Corners Gear Mirror Monarch Fuel Caps Cessna HubCaps LED Lights
Exterior
Matterhorn White l Harvest Gold l Safety Red Gear Mirror Monarch Fuel Caps LED Lights Cessna Hub Caps
Inspection
Annual Inspection April 2025 Compressions all greater than 74/80 AD 2023-02-17 Complied with Complete Logs No Damage History Useful Load 1000# 147KTAS on 10.4 GPH at 10,000' "in expensive speed"!
Modifications / STCs
• Digital IFR Clock
• Avionics Master
• Electric Trim
• Go Around Button
• Reversion Mode
• AP Disconnect
• Full Dual Controls
• Rudder Trim
• Elevator Trim
• Cowl Flaps
• Panel Post Lights
• Radio Bypass
• Hobbs Meter
• Dual PTT 4 Place Intercom
• 60 Gallons Fuel
• Monarch Fuel Caps
• Overhead Fresh Air Vents
• Gear Mirror
• LED Lading Light
• GoodYear Flight Custom III Tires
• LED Taxi
• Light LED Wing Strobes
• LED Position Lights
• Tail Mounted Beacon
• Co-Pilot Side Window
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Omaha Aircraft Sales
controller.com
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$189,000
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Blair, NE | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 177RG
This 1976 Cessna 177RG (N34165) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,700 hours on the airframe. There are currently 35 177RG aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $94,000 to $190,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $189,000.
The 177RG cruises at 144 kts (267 km/h) with a range of 800 nm (1,482 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,100 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 11 GPH (42 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $68/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $160/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 2,700 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
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 177RG — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N34165.
Location & Ownership
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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N34165 against the NTSB accident database.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 177RG
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
FAILURE OF CONNECTING ROD BOLT DUE TO LOSS OF NUT ON OTHER BOLT. ENGINE HAD FIREWALL FORWARD STC SE2741NM PISTON, CONNECTING ROD AND HARDWARE INSTALLED. ENGINE PROPELLER WAS NOT CORRECT PER STC, NR 3 CYLINDER HAD ONE CONNECTING ROD BOLT SHEARED, T...
REPORTED TO PILOT IN FLIGHT THAT MLG WAS NOT RETRACTED & WAS HANGING STRAIGHT DOWN MID-CYCLE. PILOT PERFORMED NORMAL EXTENSION & GEAR LOCKED DOWN & LANDED SAFELY. NOSE GEAR FUNCTIONED NORMALLY BOTH UP & DOWN. AIRCRAFT WAS JACKED & INSPECTED. FOUND TW...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $126,500–$179,750.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
