Cessna 177B Aircraft in United States
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10 used Cessna 177B aircraft for sale in United States · 4-seat · $95K – $183K · updated 10 hours ago
About the Cessna 177B
The Cessna 177B is the most refined fixed-gear member of the 177 Cardinal family — a sleek four-seat high-wing single with a strutless cantilever wing, a fuel-injected Lycoming IO-360 and a constant-speed propeller. It is the best-performing of the fixed-gear Cardinals, prized for its looks, roomy cabin and excellent visibility. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna 177B and Cardinal listings currently on the market.
Cessna 177B Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 177B is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 124 kt (230 km/h), a range of 650 nm (1,204 km), and a useful load of 950 lbs (431 kg).
10 Cessna 177B For Sale
There are currently 10 used Cessna 177B for sale, ranging from $95,000 to $183,000, with a median asking price of $122,500.
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Cessna 177B Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna 177B cost? Used 177B prices: $95K – $183K, average $131K (median $122K), across 10 priced of 10 active listings.
Based on 2 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Cessna 177B
Every Cessna 177B faces a mandatory 2,000-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,000-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Cessna 177B Inventory by Country
| United States | 47 |
| Canada | 5 |
| Germany | 4 |
| South Africa | 2 |
| France | 2 |
| Spain | 1 |
Cessna 177B Inventory by State
| Texas | 5 |
| Florida | 5 |
| California | 3 |
| Ohio | 3 |
| Louisiana | 2 |
| Massachusetts | 2 |
| Minnesota | 2 |
| North Carolina | 2 |
| Indiana | 2 |
| Kansas | 2 |
Cessna 177B by Price
| Under $100k | 6 |
| Under $200k | 61 |
| Under $300k | 61 |
| Under $500k | 61 |
Cessna 177B by Decade
| 1970s | 10 |
Recently Sold Cessna 177B
| 1974 177RG | $184,885 |
| 1969 177A | $105,000 |
Cessna 177B Safety Record
Across all 177B variants, 171 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2026. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | Ocoee, TN | Incident | — |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Calera, AL | Incident | — |
| May 31, 2025 | Columbus, MS | Minor | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of en… |
| Oct 13, 2024 | Creswell, OR | Incident | The pilot’s loss of aircraft control during the landing flare and subsequent aborted landing. |
| Sep 22, 2024 | Redlands, CA | Minor | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with rocky terrain… |
NTSB records 1982–2026. Includes all Cessna 177B variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.