1977 Cessna 177 Cardinal
Single Engine Piston
FOR SALEAircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
This beautiful 1977 Cessna 177B Cardinal is the perfect choice for a first aircraft!
Privately owned and updated with Garmin avionics, this fully IFR-certified Cardinal is ready to go to its next owner.
The aircraft got new paint in 2017, new interior (with original Cessna leather) in 2017, and has flown just 230 hours since overhaul of the engine in June 2017. The propeller was overhauled in November 2025 and has zero flight hours since then.
The aircraft is in perfect flying condition, and equipped with new avionics from Garmin, including Emergency Smart Glide button.
Highlights:
– New paint done in 2017 New interior done in 2018
– Garmin avionics upgrade with G500 Autopilot and GNS650 COM/NAV/GPS
– AD-2023-02-17 Wing Carry Thru Spar Insp done
– Freshly overhauled engine and propeller
– All SID’s performed up to date
– Complete Status AD, SBs
– Std Part ML Maintenance Program
– Fresh ARCH / Review
– Annual 200hrs inspection done September 2025
– TowFLEXX 2.0, 4 ton aircraft tug included
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kristian Larsen
avpay.aero
|
$199,000
|
Denmark | May 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Grey Cessna
globalplanesearch.com
|
$199,000
|
— | May 10, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
European Aircraft Sales A/S
planecheck.com
|
$199,000
|
Denmark | May 08, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna 177 Cardinal
This 1977 Cessna 177 Cardinal (OY-OKC) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,700 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 177 Cardinal aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $199,000 to $199,000. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $199,000.
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 5,700 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.
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Cessna 177 Cardinal — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (OY-OKC) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
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Denmark
DK
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Safety Record
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