1977 Cessna 177B
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRNavComm1: Garmin GTN-430W NavComm2: Garmin GTN-430W MFD: Garmin GMX-200 MFD King KI-535 HSI with magnetic slave Audio Panel: Garmin GMA 340 Transponder: Garmin GTX 330 ADS-B out: uAvionix TailBeacon ADS-B in: Garmin GDL-90 (on GMX-200
both 430W) Garmin GDL-69 for XM weather (on #1 430W) L3 WX500 Stormscope (displays on GMX-200) Autopilot: STEC 55X Digital with alt hold Standby artificial horizon Engine Monitor: JPI EDM800 with fuel flow Carb Temp gauge EI Digital clock/alt/timer Oil
vacuumvoltage annunciator lights ELT: Artex ME 406 ELT with panel remote and new battery
Description
This iconic Cardinal is the actual AOPA Catch a Cardinal aircraft, exrensively refreshed in that process in 2007. It still looks good today, in excellent condition. The panel contains duel Garmin GTN-430W NavComms, a Garmin GMX-200 MFD, STEC 55X autopilot, JPI EDM800 and much more. The engine is an O-360-A1F6 with SureFly electronic ignition, Powerflow, standby vacuum, engine preheat and more. Extras include vortex generators, Monarch fuel caps, Concorde Battery, LED lights and more. This is your chance to own a piece of Cardinal history, with a well-equipped and well-maintained airplane that is ready to fly. Logs and more information are available at this website: Cardinal Inspections offers assistance to buyers and sellers of Cardinals as well as pre-purchase inspections. We work with Cardinals only. See our website:
Engine
SureFly electronic ignition (Left mag) Powerflow exhaust Standby vacuum (Precise Flight) Engine preheater (Tanis TAS-100)
Propeller
Vortex generators Pulselights LORD Shimmy dampener Maple leaf tailcone fairing Monarch fuel caps Concorde battery Steel stabilator brackets LED landing lights LED navigation lights Split back seat LEMO plug for panel headset power
Interior
This was the AOPA Catch-A-Cardinal giveaway airplane in 2007, receiving top quality paint and interior work at at that time.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Keith Peterson
trade-a-plane.com
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$183,000
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St Simons Island, GA | May 19, 2026 | 59 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 177B
This 1977 Cessna 177B (N778RD) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,102 hours on the airframe. There are currently 15 177B aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $85,000 to $183,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $183,000.
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. Service ceiling of 15,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/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 6,102 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. 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.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N778RD.
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 N778RD against the NTSB accident database.
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.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $108,500–$168,750.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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