1976 Cessna 177RG for sale

1976 Cessna 177RG

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$159,900Fair Price
Location Lexington, KY
Total Time 2,457 hrs
Engine SMOH 819 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 177RG0886
Reg # N7600V
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin Flight Stream 510 Garmin GTN650 Touchscreen IFR GPS/NAV/COM Garmin SL30 NAV/COM Garmin GTX345 ADS-B In & Out Transponder Bendix-King TruTrak Autopilot Electronics International CGR-30P & CGR-30C Engine Monitoring PS Engineering PMA8000B Audio Panel Dual Garmin GI106A VOR/LOC/GS Indicators

Description

This 1976 Cessna 177RG Cardinal blends sleek retractable-gear performance with a modern IFR panel, featuring a Garmin GTN 650 paired with Garmin Flight Stream 510, a Garmin SL30, and a Garmin GTX 345 for ADS-B In & Out. A BendixKing TruTrak Autopilot reduces workload, while Electronics International CGR-30P / Electronics International CGR-30C engine monitors and a PS Engineering PMA8000B audio panel round out a capable, connected cross-country platform. Additional Details: Located in Leesburg, FL – KLEE Complete & Consecutive Logs Nose Gear Collapse in 1978 (during taxi); FAA form 337 Available Always Hangared Useful Load 961 lbs. November 2025 Annual Inspection Financing & Insurance Available – Aircraft Guarantee and Lending’s tailored program makes aircraft ownership simple and affordable. Contact AGL to finance your next aircraft purchase and enjoy competitive rates and flexible terms.

Engine

819 Hours SMOH Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D

Propeller

220 Hours SPOH McCauley Constant Speed Prop

Interior

8 out of 10 Reupholstered in 2006 Photo windows installed on both entry doors (2006)

Exterior

8 out of 10 Repainted in 2006

Modifications / STCs

ACK E-04 ELT with WAAS GPS Positioning

Engine Ring and Oil Sump Heater

Door Stewards – Both Doors (2023)

Photo Windows – Both Doors (2006)

Rosen Sun Visors

Bruce’s Aircraft Cover

Battery Minder Interface Kit and Battery Charger

Monarch Fuel Caps

Flashing Beacon

Wingtip Strobes

Cigarette Lighter USB Adapter

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
AirMart - Adam Mabry
trade-a-plane.com
$159,900
Airmart
controller.com
$159,900
Airmart
aviationtrader.com.au
$164,876
Airmart
controlleremea.co.uk
$162,868 *
GBP £120,889
Airmart
airmart.com
$389,900
$199,900

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 177RG

This 1976 Cessna 177RG (N7600V) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,457 hours on the airframe. There are currently 25 177RG aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $94,000 to $190,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $159,900.

The 177RG cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 800 nm (1,482 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,457 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,800 hrs)
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 177RG — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
140 kts (259 km/h)
Range
800 nm (1,482 km)
Useful Load
1,000 lbs (454 kg)
Horsepower
200 HP
TBO
1,800 hrs

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N7600V.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lexington, KY

Seller reported 134 more aircraft in KY →

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 N7600V 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.

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...

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...

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...

Reciprocating Engine SHEARED
2017-12-18

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...

Landing Gear DISTRESSED
2016-02-09

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

5 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au, airmart.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$154,450
Range: $120,500 — $181,875
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+4%
Fair Price

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